NEC Offensive Player of the Week: Valeria Perales, RID
NEC Defensive Player of the Week: Emily Streib, FAIR
NEC Rookie of the Week: Olivia Machiavelli, RID
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NEC OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Valeria Perales, Rider
Jr., F, Madrid, Spain/IES Mirasierra
For the second time in her career, Perales recorded a hat trick in a 5-3 victory at Lock Haven. The junior forward opened up the scoring in the 18th minute, while adding her second and third goals just two minutes apart in the third quarter to give the Broncs a commanding 3-1 lead. Perales leads the conference with 1.25 goals per game and is tied for third in the league with her five goals on the year.
NEC DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Emily Streib, Fairfield
5th, GK, Rüsselheim, Germany/Immaneual Kant Schule (La Salle)
In a tightly contested 2-1 triumph against New Hampshire, Streib was key in front of the cage as she made a season-high eight saves for the Stags. The graduate transfer made five stops in the second half, including three in the fourth quarter to preserve the win. Streib also made a key stop on a penalty stroke attempt to keep the game scoreless in the 13th minute. The Rüsselheim, Germany native posted a .889 save percentage in the win.
NEC ROOKIE OF THE WEEK
Olivia Machiavelli, Rider
Fr., F, Madrid, Spain/International School Sek el Castillo
Earning her third NEC Rookie of the Week award in four weeks, Machiavelli tallied five points on two goals and an assist in Rider’s 5-3 win at Lock Haven. She tacked on two insurance goals in the second half by chipping her first one over the keeper and punching in another off a rebound. The Madrid, Spain native also assisted on Valeria Perales’ game-winning goal. Machiavelli leads the league in goals (six) and points (15).
NEC PRIME PERFORMERS
Alex Senior, Jr., F (FAIR)
Scored the game-winning goal in the third quarter of the Stags' 2-1 win against New Hampshire.
Emily Streib, 5th, GK (FAIR)
Named NEC Defensive Player of the Week.
Olivia Machiavelli, Fr., F 9 (RID)
Claimed her third NEC Rookie of the Week award in four weeks.
Valeria Perales, Jr., F (RID)
Earned NEC Offensive Player of the Week.
Consu de Castro, So., F, (SFU)
Tallied five points on two goals and an assist in Saint Francis U's 3-0 win at Queens (NC).
Mia DiGenova, So., GK (SFU)
Made five saves in a 1-1 week for the Red Flash. She posted a .500 GAA and .833 save percentage over the weekend.
Shannon Conte, Sr., GK (STO)
Compiled a season-high 15 saves in Sunday's setback at Maine. Posted a .789 save percentage on the week.
Evie de Baar, Fr., F (WC)
Scored the first two goals of her collegiate carrer in Wagner's 4-0 win against Hofstra.
Charlotte Müller, So., D/M (WC)
Tallied three goals in a 2-0 week for Wagner with shutout wins over Mercyhurst and Hofstra.
Saar van Dalen, Fr., GK (WC)
Made three saves in two shutouts for the Seahawks last week, including a 4-0 win over Mercyhurst in Wagner's NEC opener.
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
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
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