CAA Field Hockey Weekly Awards - Sept. 7, 2026
RICHMOND, Va. -- Drexel's
Fleur Hamers was named the CAA Field Hockey Offensive Player of the Week, while Towson's
Lydia Bennett earned Defensive Player of the Week honors. Hofstra freshman
Malena Bertone rounded out the weekly awards, securing Rookie of the Week recognition for the second time in as many weeks on Monday.
OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Fleur Hamers, Drexel
So. | M | Enschede, Netherlands
Hamers totaled five goals, one assist and 11 points to help the Dragons go 2-0 last week. In an 11-0 victory over LIU, Hamers tallied four goals and eight points. She followed that performance with the overtime game-winning goal and an assist in a 4-3 victory over Saint Joseph's.
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Lydia Bennett, Towson
Sr. | D | Maryland Line, Md.
Bennett helped anchor the Tigers' defense to wins over Georgetown and Rider. The Tigers allowed just one goal across two games. Towson defeated Georgetown, 3-1, before blanking Rider, 1-0. Bennett played a key role in the Tigers' defensive effort, helping limit opponents to just one goal over the two-game stretch. The Tigers held opponents scoreless for seven consecutive quarters, including a shutout of the Broncs.
ROOKIE OF THE WEEK
Malena Bertone, Hofstra
Fr. | D | Santa Fe, Argentina
Bertone scored the game-winning goal in the Pride's 5-4 victory over Wagner. She recorded two goals in the contest, marking her second multi-goal performance in three games. Bertone finished with four points and five shots in the win.
2026 CAA FIELD HOCKEY WEEKLY AWARDS
Offensive Player of the Week
Aug. 31: Kylie Corcoran, Fairfield
Sept 7: Fleur Hamers, Drexel
Defensive Player of the Week
Aug. 31: Halle Geiger, Drexel
Sept. 7: Lydia Bennett, Towson
Rookie of the Week
Aug. 31: Malena Bertone, Hofstra
Sept. 7: Malena Bertone, Hofstra
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