The Catamounts started off the week by taking down Iona, 8–4. UMBC beat La Salle in running time, and the Bearcats rallied after being down 7–4 to defeat St. Bonaventure the following day. On Saturday, UAlbany, Binghamton, Bryant, and Vermont took down No. 25 Harvard, Colgate, URI, and Marist, respectively. The Great Danes’ victory over the No. 25 Crimson was the first ranked win by an #AEWLAX team this season. After four scoreless minutes in the overtime period, UAlbany’s Riley Forthofer blasted a shot past the Harvard goalie to lift the Great Danes to their second win of the season.
The preseason poll was announced on January 14.
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#AEWLAX Weekly Award Winners – Feb. 23
Offensive Player of the Week
Paisley Cook, UAlbany - Jr., Akwesasne, N.Y.
- Recorded three goals and three assists in the Great Dane's victory over No. 25 Harvard
- Logged a game-high 15 draw controls, powering UAlbany to an 18-9 advantage overall
- This is Cook's first #AEWLAX honor of the season.
Defensive Player of the Week
Kaelynn O'Brien, Bryant - Jr., Defender, Lynbrook, N.Y.
- Caused eight turnovers turnovers in a 1-1 week for the Bulldogs.
- Collected four ground balls and contributed with six draw controls on the week
- This is O'Brien's first #AEWLAX Honor of the season.
Goalkeeper of the Week
Grace Cincebox, UAlbany - Sr., Pittsford, N.Y.
- Recorded eight total saves in the Great Dane's win over No. 25 Harvard
- Logged a .400 save percentage in the victory
- Collected one ground ball in the game.
- This is Cincebox's second #AEWLAX honor of the season.
Rookie of the Week
Riley Forthofer, UAlbany - Fr., Wantagh, N.Y.
- Found the back of the net in overtime to send the Great Danes past No. 25 Harvard, 13-12.
- Logged an assist in the first quarter to end the day with two points
- This is Forthofer's first career #AEWLAX Rookie of the Week honor.
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