Players of the Week
Player of the Week
Natalee Lawrence (Roberts Wesleyan)
So., F, Sanborn, NY, Starpoint
Sophomore Natalee Lawrence recorded a four-goal week for Roberts as the Redhawks remained unbeaten in ECC play with a pair of wins last week. The forward had both goal in regulation time in the 3-2 shootout victory over Mercy and also scored twice in the 3-0 win over STAC in weekend action. The Redhawks are 3-0 and in first place in the ECC standings.
Defensive Player of the Week
Mary Catherine Maloney (Roberts Wesleyan)
Jr., D, Boyertown, PA, Boyertown
Junior Mary Catherine Maloney had a great week for the Redhawks as the team recorded a pair of ECC wins and a tough road loss in a PSAC/ECC battle against Frostburg. Maloney was solid on defense and scored the deciding goal in the shootout win over Mercy to start the week. She added another solid defensive effort in the 3-0 win over STAC Saturday before turning around 24 hours later for a neutral site (at Mansfield) game against Frostburg where she recorded a defensive save.
Goalkeeper of the Week
Avery Richardson (Roberts Wesleyan)
Sr., GK, Syracuse, NY, Cicero-North Syracuse
Senior Avery Richardson led the way for Roberts to record a pair of ECC wins last week and remain unbeaten in conference play. She finished the week with 12 saves including seven in the thrilling 3-2 shootout victory over Mercy. Richardson had five saves in the overtime periods and then made three stops on shootout attempts for the Redhawks.
Rookie of the Week
Annabelle Docksteader (Dominican NY)
Fr., M/F, Ontario, Canada, John F. Ross CVI
In a 1-1 week, Annabelle Docksteader scored three goals and one assist for seven points to lead the team. Docksteader scored all of her points in a 6-2 win over STAC on Tuesday, scoring the three goals on nine shots, with all nine shots on goal.
Weekly Honor Roll
Madison Brefka (Mercy)
Jr., M, Cicero, N.Y., Cicero North Syracuse
Brefka scored a game-high and career-high two goals in Mercy's 3-1 win over Molloy on Saturday, giving the Mavericks their first-ever ECC win.
Kayla Monique Lipscomb (Molloy)
Sr., GK, Lindenhurst, NY, Lindenhurst Senior
Senior goalkeeper Kayla Monique Lipscomb recorded 14 saves across two games this past week, including five saves in Molloy’s 1-0 victory over D’Youville to secure her second consecutive shutout. She followed with nine saves against Mercy, keeping the Lions competitive throughout the contest.
Jimena Loustalot (D'Youville)
So., M, Tandil, Argentina, San Jose/Lincoln Memorial University
Jimena Loustalot scored both goals, including the game-winner, in D’Youville’s 2-1 victory over Dominican (N.Y.). She finished with five shots, putting four on goal, to lead the Saints to an important conference win and extends D'Youville's conference record to 3-1.
Kaylise McClure (Mercy)
Jr., GK, Lake Grove, N.Y., Sachem North
McClure went 1-1 in goal with 35 saves, a .921 save percentage, and 1.29 goals-against average. The junior opened the week with a game-high 21 saves in Mercy's 3-2 shootout loss at Roberts Wesleyan on Tuesday. McClure ended the week with a game-high 14 saves to earn the win in Mercy's 3-1 win over Molloy on Saturday.
Sarah Reifsnyder (D'Youville)
Jr., GK, Pylesville, Md., North Harford
Sarah Reifsnyder played all 60 minutes in D’Youville’s win over Dominican (N.Y.), recording three saves while allowing one goal. Her performance helped the Saints secure the 2-1 victory and improve to 3-1 in conference play.
Addison Testa (Mercy)
Fr., F/M, Danbury, Conn., Danbury
Testa had a team-high five points on a goal and three assists with one defensive save as Mercy went 1-1 on the week. The freshman opened the week with a goal and an assist at Roberts Wesleyan on Tuesday. The forward ended the week with a game-high two assists, including assisting on the game-winning goal, in the Mavericks' 3-1 win over Molloy on Saturday.
2026 ECC Field Hockey Weekly Award Winners
Player of the Week
Sep. 8 – Makena Tooley (Roberts Wesleyan)
Sep. 15 – Charlotte Sabert (Mercy)
Sep. 22 – Kate Lynne Conklin (Mercy)
Sep. 29 – Jimena Loustalot (D'Youville)
Oct. 6 – Jimena Loustalot (D'Youville) (2x) and Gabby Croniser (Roberts Wesleyan)
Oct. 13 – Natalee Lawrence (Roberts Wesleyan)
Defensive Player of the Week
Sep. 8 – Mary Catherine Maloney (Roberts Wesleyan)
Sep. 15 – Catherine Sasso (Molloy)
Sep. 22 – Gwendolyn Smith (Mercy)
Sep. 29 – Rowynn Pickering (D'Youville)
Oct. 6 – Caroline Pitarra (D'Youville)
Oct. 13 – Mary Catherine Maloney (Roberts Wesleyan) (2x)
Goalkeeper of the Week
Sep. 8 – Sarah Reifsnyder (D'Youville)
Sep. 15 – Avery Richardson (Roberts Wesleyan)
Sep. 22 – Kaylise McClure (Mercy)
Sep. 29 – Hallie Villavechia (D'Youville)
Oct. 6 – Avery Richardson (Roberts Wesleyan)
Oct. 13 – Avery Richardson (Roberts Wesleyan) (3x)
Rookie of the Week
Sep. 8 – Rowynn Pickering (D'Youville)
Sep. 15 – Addison Shantal (Roberts Wesleyan)
Sep. 22 – Addison Testa (Mercy)
Sep. 29 – Rowynn Pickering (D'Youville) (2x)
Oct. 6 – Alexis Caldwell (Molloy)
Oct. 13 – Annabelle Docksteader (Dominican NY)
2026 ECC Field Hockey Preseason Poll
1. Mercy - 33 points (3 first-place votes)
2. Roberts Wesleyan - 29 points (3 first-place votes)
3. D'Youville - 20 points
4. St. Thomas Aquinas - 18 points
5. Molloy - 15 points
6. Dominican NY - 11 points
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Founded as the New York Collegiate Athletic Conference in 1989 and rechristened the East Coast Conference in July 2006, the ECC was formed to enhance intercollegiate athletic competition among member institutions and to assist them in integrating athletics into their academic program in a fiscally sound way. The ECC is committed to the highest standards of scholarship, sportsmanship, teamwork, and citizenship. Its mission is to promote the total person concept in its student-athletes, which stresses the abilities to excel in academic achievement, athletic competition, and positive character traits. East Coast Conference members include: Daemen University (Amherst, N.Y.); University of the District of Columbia (Washington, D.C.); D'Youville University (Buffalo, N.Y.); Mercy University (Dobbs Ferry, N.Y.); Molloy University (Rockville Centre, N.Y.); Queens College (Flushing, N.Y.); Roberts Wesleyan University (Rochester, N.Y.); College of Staten Island (Staten Island, N.Y.); and St. Thomas Aquinas College (Sparkill, N.Y.). The ECC also is home to 13 associate members in the sports of women’s bowling (3), men’s and women’s indoor track & field (3), men's volleyball (2), field hockey (1), and men’s lacrosse (1).
The ECC sponsors the following championship sports: baseball; men’s and women’s basketball; women's bowling; men’s and women’s cross country; field hockey; men’s and women’s lacrosse; men’s and women’s indoor track and field; men’s and women’s outdoor track and field; men’s and women’s soccer; softball; and men's and women’s volleyball.
The East Coast Conference is a proud member of the NCAA and Division II. Division II is a dynamic and engaging group of colleges, institutions and conferences of varying sizes and educational missions. Division II members encourage and support diversity; value sportsmanship, fairness and equity; and place the highest priority on the overall educational excellence of the student-athlete.