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Northeast-10 Men’s Athlete of the Week

Pat Cullen, Saint Rose (Gr., Hyde Park, N.Y.) - Completed the 8k layout at the Brooks Paul Short run hosted by Lehigh University in 27:08 to place 50th in a field that featured 270 runners.

Northeast-10 Women’s Athlete of the Week

Mary Lynn Denholm, Saint Michael's (Sr., Sparks, Md.) - Became the first female in school history to win the Vermont State Championship. Ran the 5K course in 18:52.1 (3:46/K pace), besting the runner-up by just three-tenths of a second in a meet involving schools from all three NCAA divisions.

Northeast-10 Men’s Freshman of the Week

Brandon Madigan, Saint Rose (Fr., Scotia, N.Y.) - Took 56th among 270 entries at the Brooks Paul Short Run that was hosted by Lehigh University. Completed the 8k trek in 27:13 to become the second Saint Rose runner across the line.

Northeast-10 Women’s Freshman of the Week

Gina Micaroni, Le Moyne (Fr., Blossvale, N.Y.) - Registered a 27th-place finish at Lehigh's Paul Short Run. Completed the 6K course in 22:50 to lead the Dolphins to a 25th-place finish in the 37-team, 260-member field race

Weekly Honor Roll:

Patrick Erban, Assumption (Fr., Attleboro, Mass.) - At the Keene State Invitational ran the 8k course in 27:41 to finish 1:22 behind the leader.

Heather Gostyla, Assumption (Sr., Bloomfield, Conn.) - At the Keene State Invitational ran a 20:32 to finish 1:21 behind the individual winner.

Courtney Garrity, Franklin Pierce (Sr., Manchester, N.H.) - Finished 136th at the Pop Crowell Invitational with a time of 22:59.

Sarah Brassard, UMass Lowell (Sr., Oxford, Mass.) - Placed fifth overall and fourth among scoring runners at the Keene State Invitational. Ran the 5K course in 19:25 and led UMass Lowell to fourth place among six teams.

Jessica Markik, Saint Anselm (Jr., Shelton, Conn.) - Led Saint Anselm to a fifth-place finish at the Pop Crowell Invitational with an 18th-place showing in a time of 20:02.

Joanne Smith, Saint Rose (Sr., Monroe, N.Y.) - Finished 58th among 260 runners at the Brooks Paul Short Run that was hosted by Lehigh University. Ran the swiftest 6k time in the past 10 years by a Saint Rose competitor with a 23:34 clocking to wind up 58th among 260 runners.

Alex Brown, Southern New Hampshire (Sr., Hudson, N.H.) - Placed 16th out of 232 runners with the second-fastest 8K time in program history (27:30) at the Pop Crowell Invitational.

Jacquelyn Dussault, Southern New Hampshire (Fr., Manchester, N.H.) - Registered the third-fastest 5K time in program history (20:11) to finish 22nd out of 276 runners at the Pop Crowell Invitational.

Emma Lundberg, Southern New Hampshire (Fr., Vinalhaven, Maine) - Posted the second-fastest 5K time in program history (19:59) to finish 17th out of 276 runners at the Pop Crowell Invitational.


Weekly Notes:

SAINT MICHAEL’S: Senior Mary Lynn Denholm became the first female in school history to win the Vermont State Championships on Saturday at Castleton State College. Denholm ran the 5K course in 18:52.1 (3:46/K pace), besting the runner-up from Middlebury College by just three-tenths of a second. The meet featured 10 schools, including the University of Vermont (an NCAA Division I program).

SAINT ROSE: Senior Joanne Smith posted the fastest 6k time by a Saint Rose runner in 10 years after crossing the line in 23:34 at the Brooks Paul Short Run that was hosted by Lehigh University on Friday.

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Northeast-10 Co-Players of the Week

Courtney Bartlett, Bentley (Jr., M, Brunswick, Maine) - Had three goals in wins over Saint Michael’s and American International. Scored on a penalty stroke against the Purple Knights and had her first career multi-goal game against the Yellow Jackets.

Claire Hourihan, Stonehill (Jr., F, East Amherst, N.Y.) - Scored three goals in a 1-1 week. Scored a goal with 11 seconds left to send the game with UMass-Lowell into overtime and then added two more tallies in a 3-1 win over Saint Michael's.

Northeast-10 Goalkeeper of the Week

Alyssa Sliney, Bentley (Jr., GK, Brewster, Mass.) - Made a total of 14 saves and allowed a pair of goals, for a 1.00 GAA, during a 2-0 week. Had ten saves in a 2-1 victory against #7 Saint Michael’s.

Northeast-10 Freshman of the Week

Danielle Dolan, Franklin Pierce (Fr., F, West Brookfield, Mass.) - Scored twice, including the game-winner, in the 4-3 win over Southern Connecticut.


Weekly Honor Roll:

Katie Debler, Franklin Pierce (Jr., F, Walpole, Mass.) - Scored twice in the 4-3 win over Southern Connecticut.

Stephanie Howard, Franklin Pierce (Sr., D, Norwalk, Conn.) - Scored twice, including the game-winning tally and added an assist to record five points in the 3-1 win at Merrimack.

Kayleigh Jaksina, Franklin Pierce (Sr., D, Townsend, Mass.) - Scored a goal and assisted on the game-winner in the 3-1 win at Merrimack.

Kristin Tormollan, Franklin Pierce (Fr., GK, Waterville, Maine) - Made six saves in a 2-0 week. Turned aside four of seven shots on goal in the 4-3 win over Southern Connecticut. Made two saves against three shots on goal in the 3-1 win at Merrimack.

Michelle Harrington, UMass Lowell (Sr., M, Rockport, Mass.) - Had two assists in two victories this past week to extend assist/point streak to 11 games.

Jaci Moulton, UMass Lowell (Jr., F , Baldwinville, Mass.) – Scored the game-winning goal in overtime versus Stonehill, 2-1.

Jessica DeLacey, Merrimack (Sr., F, Charlton, Mass.) - Tallied a goal and two assists in two games this past week.

Erin Paduda, Southern Connecticut (So., M, Madison, Conn.) - Recorded a career-high four points (one goal, two assists) in the win over Saint Anselm. Figured in on all three goals.

Sara Winterbottom, Southern Connecticut (So., M, Burlington, Conn.) - Tallied single goals in each of the team’s two outings last week, including the game-winner against Saint Anselm.


Weekly Notes:

BENTLEY: Bentley’s seven goals against American International not only extended the team’s winning streak to seven, but was its highest total since September 2006.

STONEHILL: Claire Hourihan has 12 goals this season, third most in a single season in school history and her 28 points are sixth most.

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Northeast-10 Offensive Player and Freshman of the Week

James Suozzo, Merrimack (Fr., QB, Everett, Mass.) - Making his first collegiate appearance, completed 21 of 42 passes and threw for 246 yards and three touchdowns, while rushing for 59 yards and a score, in the 31-28 win over Pace.

Northeast-10 Defensive Player of the Week

Mike O’Brien, Merrimack (Sr., CB, Marlboro, Mass.) - Tallied two interceptions, including one on the final drive of the game, helping the team to a 31-28 win over Pace.


Weekly Honor Roll:

Mike Mayo, American International (Fr., RB, Roosevelt, N.Y.) - Had 30 carries for a season-high 196 yards and scored one touchdown in the 37-6 win at Saint Anselm.

Rich Reichert, American International (Jr., LB, Kings Park, N.Y.) - Recorded a team-best nine tackles, including six solo take downs, with two tackles for loss and a sack in the 37-6 victory over Saint Anselm.

Travis Poole, American International (Gr., WR, Brooklyn, N.Y.) - Had nine catches for 106 yards and scored two touchdowns in the 37-6 win at Saint Anselm. Had scoring catches of four and 14 yards.

Dominique Price, Assumption (So., WR, Worcester, Mass. - In a game against Bentley had six receptions for a total of 180 yards an average of 30 yards per catch, including a reception for 83 yards. Also scored two touchdowns.

Bryant Johnson, Bentley (So., QB, Hopedale, Mass.) - In two-and-a-half quarters of play, completed 17 of 30 passes for 187 yards and one touchdown while engineering Bentley’s come-from-behind win versus Assumption; led Falcons on scoring drives on four of seven possessions, excluding one ended by the halftime clock. Ten of his completions resulted in first downs or touchdowns.

Matt Zahoruiko, Bentley (Jr., LB, North Andover, Mass.) - Was in on a season-high 13 tackles in the 22-19 win over Assumption; ten of those came over the final three quarters when Bentley limited the Greyhounds to 70 yards, seven first downs and no points.

Eric Ortega, Pace (So., WR, Staten Island, N.Y.) - Had nine receptions for 138 yards and a pair of touchdowns against Merrimack.

Cruz Parsons, Stonehill (Sr., QB, Signal Hill, Calif.) - In the 35-34 overtime loss at Iona was 23-of-40 for a career-high 312 yards and two touchdowns. Also accounted for 37 yards on the ground.

Weekly Notes:

AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL: AIC's 37-6 win at Saint Anselm was the Yellow Jackets’ 11th in a row, a streak began with a 44-21 win over Merrimack on October 6, 2007, tying the school-record for consecutive victories that was set during the 1974-75 seasons.

BENTLEY: Bentley matched its biggest comeback victory of the last 13 seasons Friday night when it overcame a 19-0 first-quarter deficit to edge Assumption, 22-19. Bentley previously climbed out of a 19-point hole on Nov. 16, 2002 when it beat Stonehill, 41-26, after trailing 26-7.

STONEHILL: In two games against Division I-AA (FCS) teams, Stonehill has equaled their offensive outputs, 48-48 but have been outscored by Northeast-10 competition 73-52. Cruz Parsons' 312 yards passing in the loss at Iona marked the first time a Stonehill quarterback has topped the mark since 1997. The overtime game against Iona was Stonehill's first extra session contest since 2002, a 20-14 loss to Pace.

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Northeast-10 Player of the Week

Angelo Reina, Le Moyne (So., F, Frankfurt, N.Y.) - Registered six points on three goals in a 2-0 week. Tallied a pair of goals in the 3-0 non-conference win over Nyack. Opened the scoring in the 2-1 win over #13 Merrimack with a breakaway goal at the 16:19 mark of the contest.

Northeast-10 Goalkeeper of the Week

Sean Lambert, Southern New Hampshire (Sr., GK, Rehoboth, Mass.) - Posted a 0.41 goals-against average and a .875 save percentage in two ties last week. Recorded his sixth shutout of the season with three saves at Southern Connecticut and turned away three shots versus Bentley.

Northeast-10 Freshman of the Week

Vinny Papageorgiou, Franklin Pierce (Fr., GK, Wilmington, Mass.) - Allowed just a goal in 166:23 of action, posting a 0.54 goals against average and averaging one save in a 2-0 week. Made one stop in a shutout victory over Mercy. Made a save to preserve a 2-1 win at Saint Anselm.


Weekly Honor Roll:

Benard Kessie, American International (Gr., F, Worcester, Mass.) - Scored the game-winning goal in the 2-0 win over Saint Rose.

Stephen Blaisdell, Assumption (So., F, Peabody, Mass.) - Scored a goal in a 2-2 draw with Southern Connecticut.

Eric Heuze, Bentley (Fr., M, Geneva, Switzerland) - Had a goal and an assist against UMass-Lowell. Scored the team’s first goal, then assisted on the second to tie the score at 2-2.

Chris Lipsett, Bentley (Sr., M, Walpole, Mass.) - Had a goal and an assist against UMass-Lowell. Set up the team’s first goal of the game to tie the score at 1-1. Then scored the second goal to tie the score at 2-2.

Viktor Goncalves, Franklin Pierce (Fr., F, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) - Totaled a goal and three assists for five points in a 2-0 week. Entire scoring haul came in the 6-0 win over Mercy. Assisted on the first two goals, before capping a four goal Raven outburst in a ten minute span with a marker in the 72nd minute.

Kensaku Tsuji, Franklin Pierce (Jr., M, Tokushima, Japan) - Totaled two goals and three assists for seven points in a 2-0 week. Posted two goals and two assists as the team scored six second half goals in the 6-0 victory over Mercy. Assisted on the match-winning goal with 7:32 left in regulation to lift the Ravens to a 2-1 NE-10 win at Saint Anselm.

Jesse Carr, Le Moyne (Fr., M, Skaneateles, N.Y.) - Registered five points on a goal and three assists in a 2-0 week. Tallied a goal and an assist in the 3-0 non-conference win over Nyack. Recorded an assist on both goals in the 2-1 win over #13 Merrimack.

Steve White, Le Moyne (Jr., GK, Cortland, N.Y.) - Posted a 0.50 goals against average and one save in a 2-0 week. Had to record just one save in the 3-0 non-conference win over Nyack. Yielded just one goal in the 2-1 win over #13 Merrimack.

Jamie Wangia, UMass Lowell (Sr., M, Lowell, Mass.) - In the team’s only action of the week, scored two goals in a 3-2 victory over Bentley.

Oren Corridon, New Haven (Jr., F, Selden, N.Y.) - Scored two goals, the first two of his career, in the team’s lone game of the week, a 4-2 win versus American International. The second goal proved to be the game winner.

Sam Lamptey, Saint Anselm (Sr., F, Worcester, Mass.) - Had three goals and one assist in a 1-1 week. Had the team's lone goal in a 2-1 loss to Franklin Pierce and then had two goals and an assist in a 4-0 road win at Saint Rose.

Tim Warren, Saint Michael's (Sr., D, Rehoboth, Mass.) - In a 1-1 week, headed in the game-winning goal in the 70th minute in a 2-1 win at Stonehill.

Ancil Farrier, Southern Connecticut (Sr., D, Los Bajos, Trinidad) - Posted two goals in the 2-2 double overtime draw with Assumption.

Mark Bolster, Stonehill (Fr., F, Narragansett) - Scored a goal in a 5-2 win against Mercy.

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Northeast-10 Player of the Week

Angelika Johansson, Franklin Pierce (So., F, Falkenberg, Sweden) - Scored four goals for eight points in a 2-0 week. Netted three goals in a ten-minute span late in the first half in the 5-0 victory at Pace. Collected a goal as the Ravens scored four first half markers in a 4-0 victory over Saint Anselm.

Northeast-10 Goalkeeper of the Week

Brittany Ester, Franklin Pierce (Sr., GK, Toms River, N.J.) - Did not concede a goal, while averaging two saves per match, in 180 shutout minutes in goal during a 2-0 week. Posted three second half stops to preserve a 5-0 shutout victory at Pace. Made one stop in the 4-0 shutout of Saint Anselm.

Northeast-10 Freshman of the Week

Christina Cuffari, Saint Rose (Fr., M, Brick, N.J.) - Recorded four points behind one goal and two assists in a 2-0 week. Added a late goal in a 2-0 victory at American International and in a 4-2 win at Saint Anselm, picked up a pair of assists.

Weekly Honor Roll:

Sarah Boornazian, American International (So., F, Farmington, Conn.) - Scored the game-winning goal in the 2-0 win over New Haven.

Nikki Muhlberg, American International (Fr., M, East Hampton, Conn.) - Scored one goal with one assist in the 2-0 win over New Haven. Assisted on the game winner before netting her first career goal in the closing minutes of the game to seal the win.

Kelley DeWalt, Assumption (Jr., M, Londonderry, N.H.) - Scored the game winning goal in the 1-0 victory versus Dowling College.

Kristen Cilley, Franklin Pierce (Sr., M, Belchertown, Mass.) - Totaled a goal and two assists for four points in a 2-0 week. Also contributed to a defensive effort that limited the opposition to just four shots per match without conceding a goal over the two matches. Registered a goal and assist in the 4-0 win over Saint Anselm. Added an assist in the 5-0 win at Pace.

Kelly Johnson, Franklin Pierce (Sr., M, Stamford, Conn.) - Totaled two goals and an assist for five points in a 2-0 week. Netted a goal 2:54 into the match and added an assist in the 4-0 win over Saint Anselm. Scored a goal in the 5-0 win at Pace.

Riane Fletcher, Le Moyne (So., F, Lisbon, N.Y.) - Registered seven points on three goals and an assist in a 1-1 week. Tallied a hat trick in the 5-0 win over Pace. Dished out an assist in a 4-2 loss at Saint Anselm.

Kelly Soper, UMass Lowell (Jr., F, Auburn, Mass.) – Registered one goal and one assist in a 1-1 week. Set up the team’s lone goal in a 2-1 loss at New Haven. Scored the lone goal in the 1-0 victory over Bentley.

Gabrielle Gramprey, Merrimack (Jr., F, Brockton, Mass.) - Tallied a goal and added two assists, leading Merrimack to two victories this past week.

Jenn Senecal, Saint Michael's (So., F, Yarmouth, Maine) - In a 1-1 week, netted the game-winning goal in the 2-1 victory versus Stonehill.

Shannon Murphy, Saint Rose (Jr., GK, Charlton, Mass.) – In a 2-0 week, registered a 1.00 goals-against-average with three saves and one shutout. Picked up a shutout via a 2-0 win against American International and stopped one shot in the 4-2 win versus Saint Anselm.

Jenna Mallico, Southern Connecticut (Fr., M, Milford, Conn.) - Scored the game-winning goal against Assumption with three minutes remaining in the game.

Christina Nunes, Southern Connecticut (Sr., M, Naugatuck, Conn) - Scored her first goal of the season in the 1-1 draw against No. 17 Southern New Hampshire.

Danielle Quinlan, Southern New Hampshire (Fr., MF, North Andover, Mass.) - Converted a penalty kick with 4:32 remaining in regulation to forge a 1-1 tie with Southern Connecticut.

Stef Young, Southern New Hampshire (Sr., GK, Natick, Mass.) - Posted a 0.45 goals-against average and a .900 save percentage in a 1-0-1 week. Made six saves en route to her fourth shutout of the season against Bentley.

Weekly Notes:

FRANKLIN PIERCE: Senior goalkeeper Brittany Ester posted a pair of shutouts last week, giving her 16 in her two year career with the Ravens to earn sole possession of sixth place on Franklin Pierce's career list, passing Aase Kibsgaard who posted 15 shutouts in 2002-2003.

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Northeast-10 Player of the Week

John Lescure, Saint Michael's (Sr., No. 1 Singles/ Doubles, Kennebunk, Maine) - Posted a 6-4, 7-6 (6) singles victory, and an 8-5 doubles win, in the team win versus Franklin Pierce.

Northeast-10 Freshman of the Week

Joe Persia, Le Moyne (Fr., No. 5 Singles/No. 3 Doubles, Spencerport, N.Y.) - Earned a three-set win at fifth singles and was victorious at third doubles at Union. Recorded a 4-6, 6-2, 6-2 victory in singles action and an 8-2 victory in doubles play.

Weekly Honor Roll:

Ben Brewer, Franklin Pierce (Fr., No. 3 Singles, Brattleboro, Vt.) - Posted a 6-3, 3-6, 6-2 win over in No. 3 singles, the only point of the day for Franklin Pierce.

Chris Meeker, Le Moyne (Sr., No. 6 Singles/No. 3 Doubles, Wampsville, N.Y.) - Earned a three-set win at sixth singles and was victorious at third doubles at Union. Recorded a 6-1, 2-6, 6-2 victory in singles action and an 8-2 victory in doubles play.

Sean Pahler, Merrimack (Fr., Rumson, N.J.) - Reached the semifinals of the Singles East B Regional at the East Regionals in Bloomsburg, PA this past weekend.

John Seaward, Merrimack (Sr., Pomfret, Conn.) - Advanced to the finals of the Singles East B Regional at the East Regionals in Bloomsburg, Pa this past weekend.

Dave Besserer, Saint Michael's (Sr., No. 5 Singles/No. 3 Doubles, Brattleboro, Vt.) - Posted a 6-1, 6-0 singles victory, and an 8-2 doubles win, in the 8-1 defeat of Franklin Pierce.

Adam Brezinsky, Saint Michael's (Jr., No. 4 Singles/No. 2 Doubles, South Hadley, Mass.) - Posted a 6-2, 6-3 singles victory, and an 8-4 doubles win, in the team’s 8-1 defeat of Franklin Pierce.

Sean Steigerwald, Saint Michael's (Sr., No. 2 Singles/No. 1 Doubles, North Andover, Mass.) - Posted a 6-4, 6-4 singles victory, and an 8-5 doubles win, in the 8-1 defeat of Franklin Pierce.

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Northeast-10 Player of the Week

Rebecca Moon, Saint Rose (So., No. 1 Singles/Doubles, Rancho Mirage, Calif.) - Recorded two victories in a 6-3 loss to visiting Stonehill. Won her first singles match by scores of 6-0, 6-3 and then took a 9-7 triumph at first doubles.

Northeast-10 Freshman of the Week

Jennifer Erickson, Assumption (Fr., No. 1 Singles/ Doubles, Simsbury, Conn.) - In a match against New Haven, was unbeaten in number one singles and number one doubles. Winning the number one singles match 6-1, 6-1 and in the number one doubles she partnered with Samantha Jean to win 8-0.

Weekly Honor Roll:

Marissa Charles, Assumption (Fr., No. 4 Singles/No. 3 Doubles, Mystic, Conn.) - In a match against New Haven won at the No. 4 singles position with a score of 3-6, 6-4, 10-4 and won at No. 3 doubles 8-5.

Melissa Ferry, Assumption (Fr., No. 2 Singles/No. 3 Doubles, Cumberland, R.I.) - In a match against New Haven won the No. 2 singles match 6-3, 6-1 and won the No. 3 doubles match 8-5.

Samantha Jean, Assumption (Fr., No. 3 Singles/No. 1 Doubles, Bedford, N.H.) - In a match against New Haven won at the No. 3 singles position 6-0, 6-1 and also won in the No. 1 doubles position 8-0.

Bianca Lapointe, Franklin Pierce (Jr., No. 3 Doubles, Plainfield, Conn. ) - Teamed with Lauren Smilovich to post an 8-3 win in third doubles at Saint Michael's.

Lauren Smilovich, Franklin Pierce (So., No. 4 Singles/No. 3 Dougles, Meriden, Conn.) - Factored in both of Franklin Pierce's points at Saint Michael's. Teamed with Bianca Lapointe to post an 8-3 win in No. 3 doubles. Later, notched a 6-1, 5-7, 6-3 win in fourth singles.

Marybeth Ash, Saint Michael's (So., No. 1 Singles/No. 2 Doubles, Westborough, Mass.) - Posted a 6-0, 6-1 singles victory, and an 8-2 doubles win, in the 7-2 defeat of Franklin Pierce.

Marran Ranks, Saint Michael's (So., No. 2 Singles/No. 1 Doubles, Stratham, N.H.) - Posted a 1-6, 6-3, 6-4 singles victory, and an 8-0 doubles win, in the 7-2 defeat of Franklin Pierce.

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Northeast-10 Player of the Week

Elizabeth Cheek, Le Moyne (Jr., OH, Huntington Beach, Calif.) - Registered 43 kills (4.30/gm) and 27 digs (2.70/gm) in a 3-0 week. Recorded 11 kills in a 3-0 win over Roberts Wesleyan. Landed 15 kills and two service aces in a 3-0 sweep of Southern New Hampshire and capped the week with 17 kills and 15 digs in a 3-1 win over Saint Anselm.

Northeast-10 Setter of the Week

Kaylin Brainerd, Le Moyne (Jr., S, Liverpool, N.Y.) - Registered 106 assists (10.60/gm) and 20 digs (2.00/gm) in a 3-0 week. Recorded 33 assists and five kills in a 3-0 win over Roberts Wesleyan. Dished out 30 assists and posted two service aces in a 3-0 sweep of Southern New Hampshire and Capped the week with 43 assists and 12 digs in the 3-1 win over Saint Anselm.

Northeast-10 Libero of the Week

Katrina Ali, New Haven (Sr., L, Christ Church, Barbados) – Led the team with 20 digs (3.33 digs/set) in a 2-0 week. Had a reception percentage of .966 with only one error on 29 serve receive attempts and also contributed three assists and one ace.

Northeast-10 Freshman of the Week

Ellisha Terry, American International (Fr., OH, Fort Worth, Texas) - Averaged 3.07 kills and 3.29 digs per game in a 2-1 week. Registered season-highs of 24 kills and 23 digs in a 3-2 win over Franklin Pierce and tallied 12 kills with 16 digs against Merrimack.

Weekly Honor Roll:

Kervelle Redhead, American International (Fr., S, St. James, Trinidad and Tobago) - Averaged 9.86 assists and 3.00 digs per game in a 2-1 week. Tallied a season-high 67 assists and 14 digs in a 3-2 win over Franklin Pierce and notched 33 assists with seven digs in a 3-1 win at Saint Michael's. Finished the week by registering 38 assists and a season-high 21 digs against Merrimack.

Alicia Smith, American International (So., MH, Bridgetown, Barbados) - Averaged 2.43 kills and 1.21 blocks per game in a 2-1 week. Put down a season high 17 kills with six blocks in a 3-2 win over Franklin Pierce and notched 11 kills and five blocks in a 3-1 win over Saint Michael's.

Alaura Berry, Bentley (So., MH, San Diego, Calif.) - Hit .405 and averaged 2.33 kills and 1.11 blocks in wins over Stonehill and Franklin Pierce. In a 3-2 win against Franklin Pierce, had 11 kills, seven blocks and a .409 hitting percentage.

Cassie Kraft, Bentley (Jr., L, New Braunfels, Texas) - In a pair of victories, averaged 3.56 digs and 0.33 aces. Had 19 kills and two aces versus Franklin Pierce and 13 digs in the Stonehill match.

Kristine Mickelson, Bentley (Jr., MH, San Diego, Calif.) - In a pair of NE-10 victories, hit .309 and averaged 2.89 kills, 0.44 blocks and 0.33 aces. Had a season-best 15 kills in a 3-2 win over Franklin Pierce and 11 kills with a .429 hitting percentage in a 3-1 victory against Stonehill.

Lindsey Gleason, Le Moyne (Jr., L, Hamburg, N.Y.) - Registered 30 digs (3.00/gm) in a 3-0 week. Recorded 13 digs in a 3-0 win over Roberts Wesleyan. Registered seven digs in a 3-0 sweep of Southern New Hampshire and capped the week with 10 digs and three service aces in the 3-1 win over Saint Anselm.

Lisa Barr, Merrimack (Jr., OH, Alberta, Canada) - Averaged 3.62 kills and 2.62 digs in eight sets this past week, leading Merrimack to two victories.

Elyse Lorenz, Merrimack (So., S, Frankfort, Ill.) - Averaged 9.38 assists per set, getting 75 over eight sets. Added two service aces, four kills, and 15 digs in a 2-0 week.

Charisse Cotton, New Haven (Sr., OH, East Patchogue, N.Y.) - In a 2-0 week, led the team with 28 kills (4.67 kills/set) with a .317 hit percentage with only nine errors on 60 attempts. Also contributed seven digs and a block assist.

Danielle Furka, Pace (Sr., OH, Massapeaqua, N.Y.) - Averaged 3.5 kills, 3.2 digs and posted four aces in a 1-2 week. Led the team with 12 kills, while adding 14 digs in a win over Stonehill. Recorded six kills, two aces and eight digs against New Haven. Rounded out the weekend with a team-best 17 kills, along with two aces and 10 digs against New York Tech.

Marilyn Glamack, Saint Rose (Fr., OH, Victor, N.Y.) - Recorded 34 kills and 24 digs in a 2-1 week. Averaged 3.09 kills and 2.18 digs while hitting .289. In a 3-0 win at Assumption, finished with 10 kills and hit .571 in the match and then registered 14 kills and 11 digs in a 3-2 setback at Southern New Hampshire. Finally, hit .364 with 10 kills and added seven digs in a 3-0 sweep of Saint Anselm.

Andrea Nolan, Southern Connecticut (Fr., S, Ridgefield, N.J.) - Recorded 86 assists in a 2-0 week with wins over Franklin Pierce and Dominican. Averaged 10.75 assists per set.

Jenna Tammel, Southern Connecticut (Jr., RS, Spring Valley, Minn.) - Had 19 kills in a 2-0 week. Averaged 3.80 kills and 3.20 digs per game and also had eight service aces in wins over Franklin Pierce and Dominican.

Stephanie Dluginski, Southern New Hampshire (So., MH, Floral Park, N.Y.) - Totaled 36 kills (2.77 k/s) and 15 blocks (1.15 blk/s) in a 2-1 week. Finished with 14 kills and nine blocks (four solo) in a 3-2 win over UMass Lowell.

Brianna Doucet, Southern New Hampshire (Sr., OH, Danville, N.H.) - Totaled 34 kills (2.62 k/s) and 32 digs (2.46 d/s) in a 2-1 week. Had 12 kills and 11 digs in a five-set win over UMass Lowell and 12 kills and 12 digs in a 3-2 win over Saint Rose.

Weekly Notes:

BENTLEY: Alex Kearney (La Jolla, Calif.) reached the 1,000-career kill plateau during the Falcons’ win over Franklin Pierce. The junior is just the eighth to join that exclusive group, and only the fourth to do so in three years.