Offensive Player of the Week
Michaela Delles, Niagara
So., Philadelphia, NY, Indian River High School
Michaela Delles led the Purple Eagles to a 2-0 week recording seven points in Niagara's victories over Iona and Siena. Against Iona, she tallied a hat trick, scoring three points, while winning one draw control. In the match against Siena, Delles scored four goals, including the game-winner, while adding two caused turnovers.
Defensive Player of the Week
Hailey Chester, Mount St. Mary's
Sr., Greensboro, MD, North Caroline High School
Hailey Chester spearheaded a strong defensive for the Mountaineers, limiting two opponents to a combined three goals this week. With Chester in the midfield, Mount St. Mary’s earned an 18-1 win over Marist and a 17-2 victory against Rider. On the week, Chester picked up six ground balls, recorded six caused turnovers, and won 13 draw controls. Additionally, she set a career high for caused turnovers with five and also scored a goal in the win over Marist.
Rookie of the Week
Haylee Bittinger, Mount St. Mary's
Fr., Westminster, MD, Manchester Valley High School
Haylee Bittinger scored eight points in a dominating 2-0 week for Mount St. Mary’s which featured an 18-1 win over Marist and a 17-2 win over Rider. Bittinger led the Mount's offense against Marist with a career high five goals, with all six of her shots landing on goal. She added a second hat trick in the victory against Rider, while adding three ground balls, one caused turnover and a draw control. Bittinger is third among Mountaineers in points and fourth in goals 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 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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