LOWELL, Mass. – UMass Lowell sophomore Kendyl Finelli (Southborough, Mass.) was named the River Hawk of the Week, following a career-high five points (1g, 4a) in the squad's, 11-6, win against Iona on Sunday afternoon.
The Southborough, Mass. native matched program records in both points (5) and assists (4) in a single game, aiding the River Hawks in their largest margin of victory in program history.
The midfielder made an impact in all aspects of the game, scooping up two ground balls and logging one draw control.
So far this season, Finelli leads all River Hawks with seven assists and nine points, while her five ground balls rank third on the team. She has recorded at least one point every game thus far, including two multi-point performances.
The "River Hawk of the Week" is chosen in voting by the UMass Lowell Athletic Communications staff. It honors the top athlete, male or female, based on performance during the previous week of competition.
UMass Lowell is back in action on Wednesday, March 8 when the squad hits the road for a 3 p.m. quarrel at Army.