NEC Offensive Player of the Week: Olivia Machiavelli, RID
NEC Defensive Player of the Week: Saar van Dalen, WC
NEC Rookie of the Week: Olivia Machiavelli, RID
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NEC OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Olivia Machiavelli, Rider
Fr., F, Madrid, Spain/International School Sek del Castillo
Machiavelli found the back of the cage three times in a 2-0 week for the Broncs. The now four-time NEC Rookie of the Week scored twice in a 3-2 road win against Saint Francis U on Friday. Machiavelli put the ball in the goal in the third quarter to double the Rider lead. After the Red Flash evened the score, she netted the game-winner with under two minutes remaining. The Madrid, Spain native went on to notch her league-best 10th goal in the Broncs’ 3-1 non-conference victory at Hofstra on Sunday. Machiavelli’s 24 points this season ranks first in the NEC.
NEC DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Saar van Dalen, Wagner
Fr., GK, Houten, Netherlands/Cals College Nieuwegein
Claiming her third NEC Defensive Player of the Week honor, van Dalen anchored the Wagner defense during the Seahawks’ 2-1 overtime win over Sacred Heart on Friday. The first-year goalie spent all 69 minutes in goal and made four stops in the 2023 NEC title game rematch. She made a key save in overtime that started the transition attack in Wagner’s game-winning goal. van Dalen posted a .800 save percentage in the win. Her 1.30 GAA on the year currently ranks second in the conference.
NEC ROOKIE OF THE WEEK
Olivia Machiavelli, Rider
Fr., F, Madrid, Spain/International School Sek del Castillo
Machiavelli found the back of the cage three times in a 2-0 week for the Broncs. The now four-time NEC Rookie of the Week scored twice in a 3-2 road win against Saint Francis U on Friday. Machiavelli put the ball in the goal in the third quarter to double the Rider lead. After the Red Flash evened the score, she netted the game-winner with under two minutes remaining. The Madrid, Spain native went on to notch her league-best 10th goal in the Broncs’ 3-1 non-conference victory at Hofstra on Sunday. Machiavelli’s 24 points this season ranks first in the NEC.
NEC PRIME PERFORMERS
Konni Hoffman, Jr., F (FAIR)
Scored twice and dished one assist in a 2-0 week for the Stags.
Emily Streib, 5th, GK (FAIR)
Recorded a solo shutout while making four saves in a 1-0 win at LIU and posted a combined shutout in a 8-0 victory against Merrimack.
Kiki Bruning, So., F (LIU)
Turned in the fourth hat trick of the season by an NEC competitor in LIU's 7-0 shutout at Mercyhurst.
Olivia Machiavelli, Fr., F (RID)
Named NEC Offensive Player of the Week and NEC Rookie of the Week. It marked her fourth Rookie of the Week honor.
Emma Brayford, Jr., B (SHU)
Found the back of the net twice and picked up an assist in a 1-1 week for the Pioneers. Made a defensive save in a 2-1 setback against Wagner.
Hannah Fawle, Gr., B (SHU)
Notched the game-winning goal in SHU's 3-2 win against Towson. Posted a defensive save against Wagner.
Madison Waldspurger, Jr., D (SFU)
Posted a goal and dished out a pair of assists in a 1-1 week for the Red Flash.
Shannon Conte, Sr., GK (STO)
Made seven saves in a 2-0 week, including three stops in the Skyhawks' 2-0 shutout against Merrimack.
Tia-May Harlos, Fr., B (STO)
Scored two goals in Stonehill's 6-3 victory over Queens (Charlotte). Harlos, a defender, proved key in limiting opponents' offensive opportunities in the Skyhawks' two wins over the weekend. Her two goals were the first of her career.
Floortje Leunisse, So., F (WC)
Assisted on both of the Seahawks' scores in its triumph over Sacred Heart.
Romy Matthies, Fr., M (WC)
Netted the game-winning goal in Wagner's 2-1 overtime victory against SHU.
Saar van Dalen, Fr., GK (WC)
Garnered her third NEC Defensive Player of the Week accolade.
2024 NEC FIELD HOCKEY WEEKLY AWARD WINNERS
NEC OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Sept. 4: Megan Normile, RID
Sept. 10: Amelia Pellegrini, SHU
Sept. 17: Floortje Leunisse, WC
Sept. 24: Valeria Perales, RID
Oct. 1: Emma Lofstedt, WC
Oct. 8: Erin McGinley, FAIR & Emma McGrory, STO
Oct. 15: Olivia Machiavelli, RID
NEC DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Sept. 4: Mia DiGenova, SFU
Sept. 10: Samantha Maresca, SHU
Sept. 17: Saar van Dalen, WC
Sept. 24: Emily Streib, FAIR
Oct. 1: Saar van Dalen, WC
Oct. 8: Mia DiGenova, SFU
Oct. 15: Saar van Dalen, WC
NEC ROOKIE OF THE WEEK
Sept. 4: Olivia Machiavelli, RID
Sept. 10: Emma McGrory, STO
Sept. 17: Olivia Machiavelli, RID
Sept. 24: Olivia Machiavelli, RID
Oct. 1: Saar van Dalen, WC
Oct. 8: Emma McGrory, STO
Oct. 15: Olivia Machiavelli, RID