Jr., GK, 5-10, Wayne, NJ/Wayne Hills
Vellis posted an .857 save percentage over a pair of NEC victories that moved the Sharks into a second-place tie in the league standings. The junior goalkeeper accounted for an 0.92 goals-against average during 131:02 in the cage and also notched her second shutout win of the season. On Friday, Vellis earned a 3-2 double-overtime victory over Sacred Heart. She totaled five saves against the Pioneers, including three in the first extra session. After SHU took a 2-1 lead off a penalty corner in the 24th minute, Vellis blanked the opposition for the next 37:35 to allow for the comeback victory. Two days later, Vellis blanked Bryant, which fired seven shots on goal, during the Sharks’ 1-0 triumph.