BOSTON - UAlbany, Bryant, and UMBC all got #AEWLAX conference play started in the win column.
 
Need to Know: 

• In Mid-week action UMass lowell, and New Hampshire logged one-goal victories over Wofford and Lindenwood, respedctively: while UAlbany poured in 16 goals against Wagner in a 12-point victory.
• Bryant edged Vermont, 8–7, in league play due in large part to Emily DeGeorge and Ashling Marshall combining for six goals
• UAlbany found the back of the net eight times in the first quarter en route to a 16–9 victory over New Hampshire.
• UMBC and Binghamton were tied three times throughout the game, but the Retrievers used a five-goal third quarter to put the Bearcats away, 12–7.

Looking Ahead

• UMass Lowell and New Hampshire are set to host midweek non-conference games, while Bryant will take a quick trip to Providence for an in-state matchup.
• UMBC will travel to Vermont on Friday, while UAlbany and Binghamton will host UMass Lowell and New Hampshire, respectively.

 
#AEWLAX Weekly Award Winners – Mar. 16
Offensive Player of the Week
Tess Curtis, UMBC – So., Midfield, Westminster, Md.

• Recorded four goals and an assist for five points in the win over Binghamton
• This is Curtis' first #AEWLAX Player of the Week honor this season.

 
Defensive Player of the Week
Kaelynn O’Brien, Bryant – Jr., Defense, Lynbrook, N.Y

• Caused two turnovers and collected four ground balls in the win over Vermont
• Helped hold the Catamounts to their lowest amount of goals scored in a league game since 2024
• This is O’Brien’s fourth #AEWLAX Defensive Player of the Week honor this season.

 
Goalkeeper of the Week
Emine Luznar, UMBC – So., Goalkeeper, Catonsville, Md.

• Made nine saves and allowed just seven goals in the conference opener against Binghamton 
• Added two ground balls in the victory.
• This is Luznar's second #AEWLAX Goalkeeper of the Week honor of the season.

  
Rookie of the Week
Mya Carroll, UAlbany – Fr., Attack, Fulton, N.Y.

• Recorded four points on four goals in the conference-opening victory over New Hampshire.
• Had an assist earlier in the week in the 16-4 win over Wagner.
• This is Carroll’s third #AEWLAX Rookie of the Week honor.

 

2026 #AEWLAX

• Full #AEWLAX Schedule/Results
• #AEWLAX Standings
• #AEWLAX Statistics
• The preseason poll was announced on January 14.

 
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2026 #AEMLAX Weekly Award Winners
Feb. 9 – Offensive Player of the Week: Emily DeGeorge, Bryant; Defensive Player of the Week: Kaelynn O'Brien, Bryant; Goalkeeper of the Week: Alexa Kuhn, UMass Lowell; Rookie of the Week: Brienne Brezynskie, UMass Lowell
Feb. 16 – Offensive Player of the Week: Libby Boland, New Hampshire; Defensive Player of the Week: Norah Kelly, Binghamton; Goalkeeper of the Week: Grace Cincebox, UAlbany; Rookie of the Week: Mya Carroll, UAlbany
Feb. 23 – Offensive Player of the Week: Paisley Cook, UAlbany; Defensive Player of the Week: Kaelynn O'Brien, Bryant; Goalkeeper of the Week: Grace Cincebox, UAlbany; Rookie of the Week: Riley Forthofer, UAlbany
March. 2 – Offensive Player of the Week: Paisley Cook, UAlbany; Defensive Player of the Week: Sabine Godwin, Vermont; Goalkeeper of the Week: Emine Luznar, UMBC; Rookie of the Week: Olivia Worden, UMBC
March. 9 – Offensive Player of the Week: Ravan Marsell, UAlbany; Defensive Player of the Week: Kaelynn O’Brien, Bryant; Goalkeeper of the Week: Grace Cincebox, UAlbany; Rookie of the Week: Mya Carroll, UAlbany
 
 
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