Offensive Player of the Week
Emma Miller-Ayala, Quinnipiac
So., Leominster, MA, Leominster
Emma Miller-Ayala registered a hat trick and a pair of assists for a total of five points in Quinnipiac’s 16-9 win over Sacred Heart. All three of her shot attempts were goals, going 100 percent in her shot attempts. Defensively, Miller-Ayala won four draw controls and scooped up two ground balls.
Defensive Player of the Week
Camille Thomas, Mount St. Mary's
Gr., Clarksburg, MD, Quince Orchard
Camille Thomas clinched a home game playoff game for Mount St. Mary's with dominant performance in net, leading to a 13-4 win over Niagara. Thomas made 16 saves, which tied for the second most saves by a MAAC goalie this year, and recorded a save percentage of .800. The 16 saves were a season-high for total saves and second best for save percentage this season.
Rookie of the Week
Ella Forcucci, Canisus
Fr., Orchard Park, NY, Orchard Park
Ella Forcucci led the way for Canisius with four goals and an assist in Saturday's 20-10 victory over Rider. Forcucci leads all freshman nationwide with53 goals this season and holds the program record for goals and points by a freshman.
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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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