Hestnes was the offensive catalyst behind LIU Brooklyn’s two victories over No. 22 Rider and Manhattan last week. In the win over the Broncs on Friday, the sophomore scored the first goal of the game with 34:17 left to play in the match and then assisted on the game-winner with just under five minutes to play in regulation for LIU’s first win over a nationally-ranked opponent since 1989. On Sunday against Manhattan, Hestnes netted the game-winning goal and had two assists in a 4-1 victory over the Jaspers. Hestnes is now tied with reigning NEC Rookie of the Year Rasmus Hansen for the NEC lead in goals (three), assists (four) and points (ten).