UAlbany's L.J. Papaleo Named America East Conference Soccer Co-Rookie of the Week

Courtesy: UAlbany Sports Information

Cambridge, Mass. – University at Albany men’s soccer freshman forward L.J. Papaleo earned America East Conference Co-Rookie of the Week laurels as announced by the conference office on Monday. He received the weekly honor for the first time this year.

Papaleo made the most of his first career start in UAlbany’s decisive 5-1 win at Marist. He scored his first career goal in the 25th minute, and it would also stand as the game winner. The freshman, who was one of 11 players that recorded a goal or an assist in the victory, now has one goal and one assist this season.

The five goals scored against Marist were the most by a UAlbany team since the program defeated the Red Foxes by a 7-1 score on Sept. 1, 2002. The victory also extended the club’s winning streak to three matches for the second time this season.

UAlbany (6-2), which has already doubled its win total from a year ago and averages a conference-best 2.50 goals per game, will play its first America East match at Boston University this Saturday. Game time is slated for 7 p.m. at Nickerson Field.