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March 23, 2009

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Northeast-10 Co-Players of the Week
Ashley Ferrandiz, New Haven (So., M, West Sayville, N.Y.) - Scored 13 goals and dished out eight assists for a team-high 21 points in a 3-0 week. Caused five turnovers and picked up 15 ground balls and had a .650 shooting percentage and collected seven draw controls.

Michelle Kelly, Stonehill (Sr., M, Mendham, N.J.) - Had 12 goals and 11 assists for 23 points (7.67 pts per game) in three games last week. Also scored three times and dished out a school record eight assists in a 26-4 win over Southern Connecticut.

Northeast-10 Goalkeeper of the Week
Maureen Spellman, New Haven (Fr., G, Trumbull, Conn.) - Finished the week with a perfect 3-0 record and had 17 saves and a .447 save percentage. Allowed just 21 goals in three games and finished with 10 saves while allowing only seven goals against Bentley.

Northeast-10 Freshman of the Week
Leyla Kuz-Dworzak, Stonehill (Fr., M, Norwalk, Conn.) - Scored six goals and dished out an assist in her first collegiate contest. In three games on the week, had 10 goals and an assist for 11 points (3.67 per game).

Weekly Honor Roll:

Alyssa Ritchie, Bentley (Sr., A, North Andover, Mass.) - Scored four goals against No. 8 New Haven and broke the program's record of 144 career goals. Added seven ground balls and seven caused turnovers in Bentley's two games over the weekend.

Lauren Stille, Franklin Pierce (So., A, North Quincy, Mass.) - Totaled 11 goals and two assists for 13 points in three games last week. Also contributed nine ground balls and three draw controls. Posted a season-high six goals, including the game-winner, and dished an assist for seven points in the 16-7 win over Saint Michael's. Opened the season with four goals against #9 New Haven. Chipped in a goal and assist against #10 Rollins.

Mallory Ferrandiz, New Haven (Sr., M, West Sayville, N.Y.) - Scored 10 goals on 14 shots (.714 shooting percentage) in a 3-0 week. Added three assists for 13 points in three games and also had a team-high 15 draw controls and seven caused turnovers.

Sarah Magnone, New Haven (Fr., A, Yardley, Penn.) - Ranked third on the team with nine points in a 3-0 week, while scoring seven goals and two assists. Collected five ground balls and caused three turnovers and finished with a team-high four goals in victory against Bentley.

Michaela Rocha, Saint Anselm (Sr., A, Rye, N.H.) - Had consecutive nine point games and 19 points this past week. In the 18-8 win over Southern Connecticut, netted her 100th career goal on a free position shot late in the first half. In the 19-10 loss to undefeated Dowling, scored nine of the teams 13 points with eight goals and an assist.

Meghan Smith, Saint Anselm (Fr., M, Pittsford, Mass.) - Tallied 10 goals and three assists in three games this past week. Scored five goals and added two assists in the loss to Stonehill and then had a three goal, one assist effort in the 18-8 win over Southern Connecticut.

Carole Lee, Southern New Hampshire (Jr., A, Derry, N.H.) - Scored four goals in a victory over Assumption.

Justine Ferland, Stonehill (Sr., G, Portsmouth, N.H.) - Went 2-1 on the week, making 27 saves (9 per game) and giving up 23 goals (7.67 per game) with a .540 save percentage.

Mary Maloney, Stonehill (Sr., A, Great River, N.Y.) - In three games this past week had 11 points (3.67 per game) with six goals and five assists. Had two goals and three assists in a season opening win over Saint Anselm.

Weekly Notes:

BENTLEY: After breaking Bentley's record for career goals on Saturday, Alyssa Ritchie now holds the school's three major career scoring records. She has 146 goals, 104 assists and 250 points. Bentley has played three straight games against teams ranked in the top-10.

FRANKLIN PIERCE: Sophomore attack Lauren Stille became just the third player in program history to reach the 100 point plateau for their career with her 13 points in the Ravens three season-opening matches last week. Her 100 career points is good for third all-time, while senior Carla Savini (Danvers, Mass.) is currently ranked fifth all-time with 93 career points after netting a goal last week.

SAINT ANSELM: In the 18-8 NE-10 victory over Southern Connecticut State senior attack Michaela Rocha (Rye, N.H.) netted her 100th career goal for Saint Anselm College.

SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE: With two goals against Assumption, senior Libby Parent (Hinesburg, VT) became the first player in program history to record 200 career points.