Player of the Week
Gavin Donohue, Sacred Heart
So., Melrose, MA, Boston College Highschool
Gavin Donohue led Sacred Heart at the plate in the weekend series against Georgetown. The sophomore was 8-for-11 at the plate with five runs, five RBIs, three doubles and one grand slam home run. In the field, Donohue secured six putouts and seven assists. The Pioneers fell Friday (L 13-1) but came back to win the series on Saturday (W 21-4) and Sunday (W 6-3).
Pitcher of the Week
Ben Alekson, Fairfield
So., Stowe, VT, Stowe
Ben Alekson threw 6.0 scoreless innings against Richmond. He allowed three hits and struck out six batters, finishing with a 0.00 ERA. Alekson recorded an opponent batting average of .150 in the game.
Rookie of the Week
Bennett Cox, Canisius
Fr., Newtown Square, PA, Marple Newtown
Bennett Cox opened his collegiate career red hot at the plate for Canisius. Cox started all three games at James Madison, hitting in the leadoff spot and slashing .417/.667/.462. He scored three runs for the Griffs, hit three doubles and went 2-for-2 on stolen base attempts. His OPS of 1.129 ranks within the top ten of MAAC hitters this season.
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About the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference:
With 13 institutions strongly bound by the sound principles of quality and integrity in academics and excellence in athletics, the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) is in its 44th year of competition during the 2024-25 academic year. Current conference members include: Canisius University, Fairfield University, Iona University, Manhattan University, Marist University, Merrimack College, Mount St. Mary’s University, Niagara University, Quinnipiac University, Rider University, Sacred Heart University, Saint Peter’s University, and Siena College.
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