Offensive Player of the Week
Ella Forcucci, Canisus
Fr., Orchard Park, NY, Orchard Park
Freshman Ella Forcucci recorded her seventh straight hat trick to begin her collegiate career, scoring three goals in Thursday's 22-5 victory over Mercyhurst, Canisius' lone game of the week. Forcucci added three helpers to notch six points in the contest, a feat that she has accomplished on three times this season.
Defensive Player of the Week
Emma Miller-Ayala, Quinnipiac
So., Leominster, MA, Leominster
In a 1-1 week for Quinnipiac, Emma Miller-Ayala had a stellar week both offensively and defensively. On the offensive side, she scored seven points (six goals, one assist) and tallied the game-winning goal against New Haven. Defensively, caused six turnovers, won four draw controls and picked up four ground balls.
Rookie of the Week
Brie Provenzano, Quinnipiac
FY., East Moriches, NY
First year attack Brie Provenzano, led the Bobcats offensively in a 1-1 week. Provenzano accounted for nine points, scoring six goals and handing out three assists. So also added four ground balls and two caused turnovers.
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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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