UMass Lowell field hockey freshman forward Kate Miller (Cherry Hill, N.J.) has been tabbed America East Rookie of the Week, as announced by the league office on Tuesday.
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The River Hawks, who are in the midst of a three-game win streak, picked up a pair of victories last week. Miller propelled the squad to its first win of the week with five points in a 5-2 decision at home against Sacred Heart on September 20.
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In that contest, she logged her first two career goals and added an assist. The forward first finished a cross from sophomore Grace Davis (Waterloo, Ontario) to put the River Hawks on the board in the 19th minute. She then added an unassisted goal in the 57th minute before dishing a helper to teammate Hannah Keefe (Westford, Mass.) in the 59th.
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Miller is now tied for second on the team with two goals and six total points in 2019. She was also named River Hawk of the Week for her efforts. 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.
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