Co-PLAYERS OF THE WEEK

Meghan Konowich, Castleton State College
(Jr., Back - Canastota, NY)
In Castleton's only game of the week, a 3-2 overtime victory over previous NAC unbeaten Husson, Konowich came up huge. The junior back helped neutralize the potent Eagle attack for 70 minutes of regulation play. In overtime Konowich provided the assist on the game-winning goal, just 27 seconds after being subbed in. After stealing the ball at midfield Konowich carried to the corner and blasted a perfect cross in front of the cage that was sent in, forcing a three-way tie atop the NAC standings.

Kristin Chambers, Me.-Farmington
(SR, F - Gorham, ME)
Chambers led the Beavers to a 4-2 victory over the University of New England in its only contest this week. Chambers collected a hat trick in Farmington's victory.

ROOKIE OF THE WEEK

Austyn Joaquin, Simmons College
(Sophomore, Forward - Dartmouth, Mass.)
Austyn Joaquin scored a goal in each of Simmons games last week to help the Sharks earn a pair of wins and extend their win streak to three. Joaquin scored in a 3-2 win over Elms on Tuesday and had the game-winner in a 1-0 win over Salve Regina on Thursday.

PLAYER OF THE WEEK

Ryan Hahn, Castleton State College
(Jr., Forward - Benson, VT)
Hahn picked the right time of the year to get hot. In Saturday's 4-2 victory over Thomas the junior tallied a hat-trick to lead the Spartans. With the win Castleton clinched home-field advantage throughout the NAC tournament.

ROOKIE OF THE WEEK

Aaron Woodman, Husson
(FY, F - Dexter, ME)
Husson won thier only game this week, 1-0 over conference foe Elms College. Woodman scored the game winning goal at the 85:42 mark.

PLAYER OF THE WEEK

Micole Bellimer, Castleton State College
(So., Goal Keeper - White River Junction, VT)
Bellimer made 14 saves in Castleton's 0-0 tie with Maine-Farmington on Sunday to keep Castleton in the game. It was the first time all season the Beavers have been held scoreless in conference play, and just the third overall.

ROOKIE OF THE WEEK

Alyson Durben, Lesley University
(FR, MF - Stow, MA)
With a goal and an assist for the week, Durben established herself as a vital part to the potent Lynx offense. Her assist came in a nail-biting 1-0 overtime victory against Wheelock College as she passed to teammate Jodi Fralick for the goal. Her goal came in only 27 minutes of play in a 3-0 Lesley victory against Bay Path College. The Lynx will look to Durben to continue her success in the NAC playoffs.

PLAYER OF THE WEEK

Raquel Babeu, Bay Path College
(Jr., # 1 singles - North Adams, MA)
Raquel won the #1 singles title in the NAC Championships completed on Sunday. She ran her record to 13-3 during the seasonand a perfect record in the NAC. Bay Path College finished in 3rd place at tHe NAC Championships.

ROOKIE OF THE WEEK

Catie Sivret, Becker College
(Fr, - Stow, MA)
At the NAC Tournament Sivret won the second-flight singles match 6-4. 6-3 over Jamie Olson from Castleton State and paired with Allison Flynn won the first flight doubles match 8-3 over Castleton. Sivret help Becker win their second consecutive NAC Title.

PLAYER OF THE WEEK

Becca Allen, Maine Maritime Academy
(Senior, Setter - Bucksport, ME)
The senior setter led MMA to two huge conference victories over Castleton and Husson this week. Allen had 29 assists, 11 digs and 2 aces against Castleton. She backed up that performance with 29 assists and 18 digs against NAC rival Husson College. The 2 wins secure home court advantage for the Lady Mariners throughout the upcoming NAC playoffs.

ROOKIE OF THE WEEK

Kelsea Laubenstein, Becker College
(Fr, S - Randolph, MA)
Kelsea had 100 assists in four matches last week for the Becker Hawks, who went 2-2 (1-1 NAC). Laubenstein averaged 5.88 assist per game. In Conference play she had 33 assists and 3 kills in a 5 set loss to Elms and 21 assists and 7 digs in a 5 match win over UMF.

MEN'S RUNNER OF THE WEEK

Nicholas Grasso, Castleton State College
(So., - Schenectady, NY)
Grasso was Castleton's top finisher in the RPI Invitational, running the 8K in 27:53 to finish 94th out of 261 competitors.

MEN'S ROOKIE OF THE WEEK

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WOMEN'S RUNNER OF THE WEEK

Justine Campbell, Castleton State College
(Sr., - Queensbury, NY)
Campbell was Castleton's top runner at the RPI Invitational, finishing in 92nd place out of 223 competitors with a time of 20:35.

WOMEN'S ROOKIE OF THE WEEK 

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