Iona’s Preziosi, Monmouth’s Knaub and Perna Claim Final MAAC Wilson Women’s Soccer Weekly Awards of 2019
Iona’s Preziosi, Monmouth’s Knaub and Perna Claim Final MAAC Wilson Women’s Soccer Weekly Awards of 2019
Offensive Player of the Week
Faith Preziosi, Iona
So., Parsippany, NJ/Parsippany
Preziosi was responsible for both of Iona's goals in a 2-0 victory on the road at Rider. Her four points on Wednesday night pushed her into sole possession of the MAAC lead for points on the year (19).
Defensive Player of the Week
Amanda Knaub, Monmouth
Sr., Enola, PA/Trinity
Against the top scoring offense in the MAAC, Monmouth goalie Amanda Knaub made three saves to help Monmouth defeat Fairfield 2-0 and complete a perfect regular season in MAAC play. Knaub collected her 12
th shutout of the year and seventh consecutive clean sheet. She extended her scoreless streak to 642:55, the longest stretch of her career. Knaub leads the NCAA with a 0.24 goals-against average this season.
Rookie of the Week
Maddison Perna, Monmouth
Fr., Rockaway, NJ/Morris Knolls
Freshman midfielder Maddison Perna scored in the 22
nd minute of Monmouth's 2-0 win over Fairfield in a matchup of the top two teams in the conference. Perna's game-winning goal was the third of her rookie season and gave the Hawks their 11
th consecutive win. Monmouth went unbeaten in MAAC play and became the first team in MAAC history to go 10-0-0 in conference play.
About the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference:
With 11 institutions strongly bound by the sound principles of quality and integrity in academics and excellence in athletics, the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) is in its 39
th year of competition during the 2019-20 academic year. Current conference members include: Canisius College, Fairfield University, Iona College, Manhattan College, Marist College, Monmouth University, Niagara University, Quinnipiac University, Rider University, Saint Peter’s University, and Siena College.