NEC Offensive Player of the Week: Floortje Leunisse, WC
NEC Defensive Player of the Week: Saar van Dalen, WC
NEC Co-Rookies of the Week: Olivia Machiavelli, RID
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NEC OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Floortje Leunisse, Wagner
So., F/M, Breda, Netherlands/Onze Lieve Vroughwelyceum
Leading the charge on a fourth quarter comeback against Bucknell, Leunisse scored back-to-back goals to tie the game and secure the lead for the Seahawks. With just eight minutes remaining, the sophomore forward found the back of the cage to knot the game up at two. Just two minutes later, Leunisse gave Wagner a 3-2 lead off a rebound late in the contest. The Breda, Netherlands native totaled five shots last week.
NEC DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Saar van Dalen, Wagner
Fr., GK, Houten, Netherlands/Cals College Nieuwegein
In a 1-1 week for the Seahawks, van Dalen stopped 12 shots for a .750 save percentage on the week. The freshman goalie has made at least five saves in every single game this season, including a season-high seven saves at Vermont on Sunday. The Houten, Netherlands native has 27 saves on the season, which ranks fifth in the conference.
NEC ROOKIE OF THE WEEK
Olivia Machiavelli, Rider
Fr., F, Madrid, Spain/International School Sek el Castillo
Claiming her second NEC Rookie of the Week award in three weeks, Machiavelli tallied three points in Rider’s 3-2 win at Georgetown. The freshman forward broke a 1-1 stalemate in the third quarter for the de facto game-winner. Additionally, Machiavelli dished out an assist on the Broncs’ third goal to give them a two-goal cushion late against the BIG EAST foe. She totaled 11 shots, including eight on goal, in two games last week. The Madrid, Spain native leads the league in shots (29) and shots on target (21), while her four goals and 10 points on the year both rank second in the NEC.
NEC PRIME PERFORMERS
Payton Rahn, Sr., GK (FAIR)
Made five saves for a .625 save percentage and a 1.50 GAA in two games last week.
Olivia Machiavelli, Fr., F (RID)
Claimed her second NEC Rookie of the Week award.
Valeria Perales, Jr., F (RID)
Tallied two scores in Rider's 3-2 road victory at Georgetown.
Cruz Canepa, Fr., M (SFU)
Scored a goal and added an assist in a 2-0 week for SFU against Mercyhurst.
Consu de Castro, So., F, (SFU)
Found the back of the cage once and dished out an assist in the Red Flash's 4-0 win at Mercyhurst.
Madison Waldspurger, Jr., D (SFU)
Notched the game-winning goal and added stifling defense in SFU's 3-1 triumph at Mercyhurst.
Shannon Conte, Sr., GK (STO)
Posted seven saves for a .778 save percentage in a 2-0 setback at No. 20 UMass Lowell
Floortje Leunisse, So., F (WC)
Took home NEC Offensive Player of the Week honors.
Pilar Lorenzini, So., M (WC)
Tallied three points on a goal and an assist in Wagner's comeback win over Bucknell.
Saar van Dalen, Fr., GK (WC)
Earned NEC Defensive Player of the Week accolades.
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
NEC DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Sept. 4: Mia DiGenova, SFU
Sept. 10: Samantha Maresca, SHU
Sept. 17: Saar van Dalen, WC
NEC ROOKIE OF THE WEEK
Sept. 4: Olivia Machiavelli, RID
Sept. 10: Emma McGrory, STO
Sept. 17: Olivia Machiavelli, RID