Player of the Week
Anthony Paskell, Rider
Sr., Solon, OH,
Saint Ignatius High School
Paskell had a monster series at Mount St. Mary's this weekend in Rider's sweep on the road. The senior hit a home run in each game of the series, including a grand slam in game one. The outfielder was 5-17 at the plate with 12 RBI.
Pitcher of the Week
Tyler Sausville, Siena
Sr., Schenectady, NY, Colonie Central/New Haven/Xavier
Sausville tossed seven spectacular innings in the Saints series-opener vs. Niagara Friday. The senior southpaw surrendered just three singles and a pair of walks while striking out five and departed with a 2-0 lead.
Rookie of the Week
Caden Williamson, Quinnipiac
FY., Broomfield, CO, Broomfield High School
Caden Williamson continues to impress in his first collegiate season. Over the last week, Williamson hit .471 predominantly out of the leadoff spot. Williamson recorded eight hits, scored four runs, and drove in three. Williamson currently leads the Bobcats in batting average in just his first year of college ball.
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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 45th year of competition during the 2025-26 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 University.
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