JWU-Providence Field Hockey team dominates the GNAC awards
Key points:
- JWU-Providence Field Hockey team dominates the GNAC awards
- Head coach Lisa Lopes named Coach of the Year for the second-consecutive season
- Junior Haley Budenas named Defensive Player of the Year, freshmen Ava Pontes and Sophia Brea also receive major awards
JWU-Providence’s field hockey team dominated the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) awards with head coach Lisa Lopes being named Coach of the Year, junior Haley Budenas as Defensive Player of the Year, freshmen Ava Pontes as Rookie of the Year, and Sophia Brea as Goalkeeper of the Year. The team boasts an impressive 17-2 record this season and has secured their third-straight GNAC Championship and NCAA Tournament appearance. Budenas helped the team achieve a goals against average of 0.26 and 13 shutouts, Brea ranks third nationally in goals against average, and Pontes leads the team in goals. The Wildcats will…
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