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Northeast Conference Women's Soccer Weekly Release (9/25)

9/25/2023


NEC Player of the Week: Lauren Persichetty, SFU
NEC Defensive Player of the Week: Sarah McConnnon, SFU
NEC Rookie of the Week: Ana Salas, FDU
Previous NEC Releases: September 18 | September 11 | September 5 | August 28 | August 21 | NEC Preseason Poll

NEC WOMEN'S SOCCER PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Lauren Persichetty, Saint Francis U
Jr., Forward/Midfielder, Staten Island, NY/Susan E. Wagner
Persichetty led the offensive attack for SFU last week as the Red Flash posted a 2-0 record. The Staten Island, NY native tallied five points with two goals and one assist in SFU's 5-0 victory against Delaware State. Persichetty's first strike came off a corner kick in the sixth minute as she headed in a perfectly placed cross from Lauren Pyle. The junior jumpstarted the Red Flash's second half scoring effort as she intercepted a pass from the Hornets to help Tomke Dziesiaty set up Claire Miko's goal (50') that gave SFU a 3-0 lead. In the 73rd minute, Rita Kendziora served Persichetty a ball in the six-yard box for an easy score. In SFU's 2-0 victory at Stonehill on Sunday, Persichetty fired a cross just outside the right corner that found Kendziora in the middle of the box for the Red Flash's first goal (12') of the match. The junior forward/midfielder totaled six points last week as the Red Flash are off to a 2-1 start in NEC play. Her two assists marked her first of the 2023 season.

NEC WOMEN'S SOCCER DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Sarah McConnon, Saint Francis U
Sr., Goalkeeper, Springfield, PA/Lower Merion Club
As SFU registered two shutouts last week, McConnon anchored the Red Flash defense. The senior goalkeeper faced 15 shots with 12 of them coming in the second half on Sunday at Stonehill. McConnon posted four saves against the Skyhawks with all four coming in the final 16 minutes of the match to secure SFU's 2-0 conference win on the road. She also made two saves in 78 minutes of play during the Red Flash's 5-0 victory against Delaware State on Thursday. McConnon has started every conference match for SFU this season and has posted a 0.70 GAA and .889 save percentage in the Red Flash's 2-1 start.

NEC WOMEN'S SOCCER ROOKIE OF THE WEEK
Ana Salas, FDU
Fr., Defender, Madrid, Spain/Liceo Italiano
After scoring two clutch goals for the defending NEC Tournament champs last week, Salas claimed the first weekly award for the Knights this season. Salas created a set piece opportunity just outside the 18-yard box in the 48th minute against Sacred Heart on Thursday. The freshman defender launched the free kick into the bottom left corner of the net to score what would be the game winning goal for the Knights as FDU held onto win the league match, 1-0. Against CCSU on Sunday, Kiomy Luperon drew the CCSU keeper out and fired a shot from outside the box on the right side. As a CCSU player defended the empty net and attempted to clear the ball, Salas blocked the clearing kick and slotted the ball into the back of the net. The 68th minute goal gave the Knights a late 1-0 lead, which was later overtaken by CCSU's two goals in the final 20 minutes of the match. The Madrid, Spain native totaled four points last week as FDU finished the week 1-1. Salas is currently tied for second among all freshman in the league with three goals this season. 

NEC PRIME PERFORMERS

Giavanna Inzerillo, CCSU (Sr., F)
  • Scored the game winning goal in the 80th minute in CCSU's 1-0 victory against LIU on Thursday.
  • Netted the equalizer in the 72nd minute as the Blue Devils' defeated FDU on the road, 2-1, on Sunday.
  • Totaled four points in a 2-0 week for CCSU.
  • Leads the league in goals (10) and points (22).
  • Tied for ninth in the nation for goals and points. 
  • Named a NEC Prime Performer for the fourth time this season.

Emma Radoncic, CCSU (Fr., M)

  • Radoncic intercepted a FDU clear attempt in the final minute of the match, dribbled the ball to the right side of the box and fired the game winning goal into the back of the net with 36 seconds left. 
  • Her goal clinched a 2-1 win over the defending NEC Tournament champion and secured a 3-0 start to league play for CCSU.
  • The clutch goal was also the first of her Blue Devil career. 

Ana Salas, FDU (Fr., D)

  • Netted the game winning goal for FDU on the road against Sacred Heart on Thursday.
  • Scored goal in the 67th minute against CCSU. 
  • Recorded four points on two goals in a 1-1 week for FDU. 
  • Tied for second among all freshman in the NEC with three goals. 
  • First FDU player to win a weekly award this season. 
  • Named NEC Rookie of the Week. 

Nyla Allen, HOW (Sr., M)

  • Posted a goal and an assist in Howard's 4-0 win over Wagner on Sunday that improved the Bison to 3-0 in NEC play.
  • Tallied five points on two goals and an assist in a 2-0 week for Howard. 
  • Scored a goal in the 43rd minute as the Bison defeated Alabama A&M, 3-1, on Thursday.
  • Helped Howard extend its win streak to seven. 
  • Tied for third in the NEC in goals (six) and points (14).
  • Selected a NEC Prime Performer for the second time this season.

Kyra Bolden, HOW (Jr., F)

  • Scored two goals and had one assist in the Bison's 3-1 win over Alabama A&M.
  • Her second goal in the 87th minute iced the match, giving Howard a 3-1 lead in the final three minutes. 
  • Bolden also had seven shots in Howard's victory against Wagner on Sunday.

Keely Thomas, LIU (Fr., GK)

  • Made a career-high 10 saves in a 1-0 setback at CCSU on Thursday.
  • Saved one shot in her fourth shutout of the season in a 3-0 victory against Le Moyne on Sunday. 
  • Finished a 1-1 week for LIU with a .917 save percentage.
  • Tabbed a NEC Prime Performer for the third time this season. 
Ella Cormier, MC (Jr., F)
  • Scored the game winning goal with five minutes left in a 1-0 win at Wagner on Thursday.
  • It marked her third straight match socring a goal for the Warriors. 
  • Ranks fifth in league in goals (5) and sixth in points (11).
  • Selected as a NEC Prime Performer for the second consecutive week and third time in 2023. 
Sarah McConnon, SFU (Sr., GK)
  • Registered two clean sheets last week with six saves, including four in the final 16 minutes in a 1-0 win at Stonehill on Sunday. 
  • Additionally, made two saves during 78 minutes in goal as SFU defeated Delaware State, 5-0, on Thursday. 
  • The two shutouts were her first of the season. 
  • Generated 16 saves and a .889 save percentage in three conference matches. 
  • Named NEC Prime Performer for the second straight week. 
  • Tabbed NEC Defensive Player of the Week. 
Lauren Persichetty, SFU (Jr., F/M)
  • Tallied six points off two goal and two assists in a 2-0 week for SFU. 
  • Scored two goals and added an assist in the Red Flash's 5-0 win over Delaware State on Thursday. 
  • Assisted one goal in a 2-0 win on the road vs. Stonehill on Sunday. 
  • The two assists were her first of the season.
  • Selected NEC Player of the Week. 

2023 NEC WOMEN'S SOCCER WEEKLY AWARD WINNERS:

PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Aug 21: Ella Cormier, MC & Giavanna Inzerillo, CCSU
Aug. 28: Giavanna Inzerillo, CCSU
Sept. 5: Jess Maraia, WC
Sept. 11: Giavanna Inzerillo, CCSU
Sept.18: Grace O'Hara, SHU
Sept. 25: Lauren Persichetty, SFU

DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Aug 21: Caroline Nuttall, LIU
Aug. 28: Sam Hughes, WC
Sept. 5: Sam Hughes, WC
Sept. 11: Roo Sawyer, MC
Sept. 18: Trinity Knox, HOW
Sept. 25: Sarah McConnon, SFU

ROOKIE OF THE WEEK
Aug 21: Keely Thomas, LIU
Aug. 28: Keely Thomas, LIU
Sept. 5: Jess Maraia, WC
Sept. 11: Noa Bartels van Bosbeek, LIU
Sept.18: Jess Maraia, WC
Sept. 25: Ana Salas, FDU