Alysia Hough Named America East Conference Field Hockey Rookie of the Week

Courtesy: UAlbany Sports Information

Cambridge, Mass. – UAlbany freshman midfielder Alysia Hough was named the America East Conference Rookie of the Week in field hockey, as announced by the conference on Monday afternoon. It is the first weekly honor for Hough this season.

Hough recorded two goals in two games for the Great Danes last week. She was responsible for UAlbany’s lone goal against Boston University, taking a pass from Michelle Simpson and directing it into the cage. Hough, who hails from Lehighton, Pa., also scored the Great Danes’ first goal in Sunday’s 2-1 win over Rutgers. She has three goals and one assist on the season.

UAlbany (13-4, AE 3-1), ranked #16 in the latest STX/NFHCA Division I National Coaches Poll, wraps up regular-season play on Saturday, Oct. 27, hosting conference opponent New Hampshire at 1 p.m.