University of Albany's Breanna Maggio Named America East Conference Women's Soccer Rookie of the Week - UAlbany Sports 2009

Cambridge, Mass. - UAlbany freshman goalkeeper Breanna Maggio has been named the America East Conference Rookie of the Week in women's soccer, as announced by the league office on Tuesday, Sept. 8. It is the first time this season that a Great Dane is being recognized by the conference.

Maggio earned her first career start at Varsity Field and second overall in Sunday's 1-0 loss to Lehigh. The freshman made 10 saves, including several from point-blank range, before surrendering the lone goal of the contest on a breakaway in the 89th minute. After making a diving save on an open shot aimed at the far post in the fourth minute, she made her biggest stop midway through the first half when a Lehigh forward came down the field on a one-on-one breakaway. The unprotected Maggio charged out towards the top of the box and stuffed the shot to rob the Mountain Hawk forward of a goal.

In the 85th minute, the freshman came through with another big save to keep UAlbany in the match. A Lehigh forward broke through the defense and had a good look at the goal from the left side, but Maggio came running out again to disrupt the play. The forward dribbled around her and had a wide open look at the net, but the young goalkeeper retreated back just in time to stop the shot, leaping backwards, to force a corner kick.

Through two weeks of play, Maggio's .846 save percentage and 1.33 goals against average rank first among America East freshman goalkeepers. In addition, both marks rank among the top seven overall in the league.

Courtesy: UAlbany Sports Information