University of Albany's Nicole Savage Named America East Conference Field Hockey Player of the Week - UAlbany Sports 2009

Albany, N.Y. - University at Albany's Nicole Savage was named the America East Conference Field Hockey Player of the Week as announced by the league office on Monday afternoon. Savage, a senior forward, scored three goals in two games to lead UAlbany to an undefeated week in non-conference play.

Savage recorded the game-winner in a 3-1 win over Colgate on Sept. 23, taking an assist from freshman Nina Walters. She then scored two unassisted tallies in Sunday's 2-1 defeat of No. 19 Providence, the Great Danes' first win over a ranked opponent this season. She recorded nine shots on goal in the two games, en route to earning her third career weekly award. Savage is third on the team with three goals and three assists on the season.

Courtesy: UAlbany Sports Information