UMass Lowell Athletics

Senior Alex Gitchenko (Ashdod, Israel) was named River Hawk of the Week for her heroic efforts in the win against New Hampshire.

With the score tied at 54-54, Gitchenko would sink the winning basket for the River Hawks with three seconds to go to beat the Wildcats, 56-54.

Gitchenko totaled 10 points on the day, going 5-for-10 from the field and earning six rebounds and three steals.

Gitchenko currently averages 5.9 points per game and 3.8 rebounds per game.

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.