LOWELL, Mass. – After helping her team earn two big victories against in-state foes, including No. 18 Massachusetts, UMass Lowell field hockey freshman goalkeeper
Marie Oliemans (Driebergen, Netherlands) was named America East Defensive Player of the Week.
Oliemans helped propel the River Hawks to a 2-0 week with her efforts in the cage. She earned her first career start and first complete-game clean sheet with a personal-best four saves in a 3-0 win against Northeastern on September 15. She followed that performance by holding No. 18 Massachusetts to just one goal, while making two crucial saves late in the game to help the River Hawks secure the 2-1 win and their first Kennedy Cup.
With a .571 goals-against average and a .778 save percentage, Oliemans ranks first in the America East so far this season.
The goalkeeper was also named River Hawk of the Week for her performance this past week.
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.
Oliemans and the River Hawks are back in action on Friday, Sept. 22 when they visit Maine for their America East opener.
