Bilello anchored a solid defensive effort to lead LIU to a 16-7 victory against visiting Saint Francis U in the first game of NEC play on Saturday. The native of West Islip, NY held the Red Flash to just four first-half goals to allow the Sharks to jump out to a comfortable, 9-5 lead at the half. Bilello made 11 saves in 56:49 and finished with a .611 save percentage before turning over goalkeeping duties to teammate Mylie Norton. Posting back-to-back 11-save efforts, Bilello is third in the NEC this season with an 11.57 GAA. This is her first NEC Defensive Player of the Week award.