BOSTON – Maine and UMass Lowell picked up multiple wins each over the weekend.
The Black Bears picked up two wins on Friday at the Battle of the Bay. Maine took down Stony Brook 2-0 before a 4-3 comeback win over Norfolk State. On day two, Maine was able to pick up another win over Saint Francis. UMass Lowell also found success over the weekend as the Riverhawks defeated the University of Northern Colorado and UTSA on Saturday.
Four #AESB programs are in action this weekend. Bryant, UAlbany, Binghamton, and UMBC take the field this Friday starting at 10 a.m.
The preseason honors were announced on January 20.
2026 #AESB Weekly Award Winner – Feb. 24
Player of the Week
Keira Inman, Maine – Jr., Outfield, Argyle, Texas
- Hit .455 on the weekend with a .571 on-base percentage.
- Led the team with five hits while knocking one double, one triple and one home run, including two RBI and three runs scored.
- Had eight putouts and two assists in the field while being part of two double plays.
- This is Inman’s first #AESB Player of the Week honor of the year.
Pitcher of the Week
Olivia Decitise, UMass Lowell – Jr., Pitcher, Troy, N.Y.
- Posted a 2.28 ERA across 15.1 innings of work. Surrendered only three hits while striking out a career-high 10 batters.
- Earned a save by retiring all four batters she faced, including three strikeouts. Across three appearances, she totaled 17 strikeouts to lead UMass Lowell to the championship round.
- This is Decitise’s first #AESB Pitcher of the Week honor this year.
Rookie of the Week
Alli Goetz, Maine – Fr., Utility, Alexandria, Va.
- Hit .400 on the weekend with a .667 OBP and .800 slugging percentage.
- Recorded three RBI and two runs scored.
- This is Goetz’s first-ever #AESB Rookie of the Week honor.
The preseason poll was released on January 20.
2026 #AESB Weekly Award Winners
Feb. 9 – Player of the Week: Emma Lawson, Binghamton; Pitcher of the Week: Brianna Roberts, Binghamton; Rookie of the Week: Julia Rowley, UMass Lowell
Feb. 17 – Player of the Week: Mary Kate Murray, UAlbany; Pitcher of the Week: Maggie Frisvold, UMBC; Rookie of the Week: Katie Parisi, UAlbany
Feb. 24 – Player of the Week: Keira Inman, Maine; Pitcher of the Week: Olivia Decitise, UMass Lowell; Rookie of the Week: Alli Goetz, Maine
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