NEC Offensive Player of the Week: Camille Perlov, FFD
NEC Defensive Player of the Week: Payton Rahn, FFD
NEC Rookie of the Week: Julia de Leeuw, WAG
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NEC OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Camille Perlov, Fairfield
So., F/M, Hopkinton, MA/Hopkinton
Perlov scored three goals in a 2-0 week for the defending conference champions, including a pair of game-winning goals. On Sunday afternoon, Perlov put together a two-goal performance during the Stags 2-1 win at Vermont. The sophomore found the back of the cage early in the final frame to break the 1-1 stalemate and boost Fairfield to victory. Perlov’s first goal of the weekend came in a 5-1 road triumph over Hofstra. Her seven goals on the year are tied for fourth in the conference. Fairfield has won seven straight on its way to a 9-4 start to the year.
NEC DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Payton Rahn, Fairfield
Gr., GK, Orange, CT/Amity
Rahn did it all in front of the cage on the way to earning her second NEC Defensive Player of the Week award of the year. The grad student made a season-high nine saves during the Stags’ 2-1 win at Vermont with two of them coming in the final two minutes of the contest on Sunday. Rahn made an additional stop during Fairfield’s trip to Long Island on Friday afternoon during a 5-1 triumph against Hofstra. The 2023 NEC Goalkeeper of the Year ranks second in the NEC with a 1.44 GAA as she registered a .833 save percentage and 1.00 GAA last week. This marked Rahn’s sixth career NEC Defensive Player of the Week honor.
NEC ROOKIE OF THE WEEK
Julia de Leeuw, Wagner
Fr., D, Houten, The Netherlands/College de Heemlanden (Hockeyclub Houten)
de Leeuw tallied four points off two goals for Wagner last week. The freshman defender netted the game-tying score during the second quarter of the Seahawks’ 2-1 road win over conference rival LIU. The Netherlands native added another score in a 4-3 overtime heartbreaker at Hofstra. de Leeuw became the second Seahawk take home NEC Rookie of the Week accolades this season joining Julie Povel (09/30/25).
NEC PRIME PERFORMERS
Pilar Mengotti, Sr., D, FFD
Totaled five points off two goals and an assist in an undefeated week for Fairfield. Tied for third in the conference with 18 points.
Camille Perlov, So., F/M, FFD
Named NEC Offensive Player of the Week.
Payton Rahn, Gr., GK, FFD
Garnered her sixth career NEC Defensive Player of the Week award and second of the season.
Rhyden Wheldon,Sr., GK, MU
Made a career-high 19 saves on 20 shots (.950 save%) in a 1-0 conference setback against Stonehill. The 19 saves are tied for fourth on the NCAA single-game list this season. Added four more saves in Sunday's matchup with La Salle for a total of 23 on the week. Posted a .821 save percentage last week.
Jade Regnart, So., GK, RID
Stopped a career-high 17 shots (the ninth-most nationally in a single-game this season) in a 4-3 double overtime victory at Georgetown, while adding nine saves in a 2-0 setback against Saint Francis for a total of 25 over the weekend. Registered a .839 save percentage on the week. Leads the NEC in save percentage (.758).
Semra Said, Sr., F, RID
Scored twice in Rider's 4-3 double overtime win againt the Hoyas, including the golden goal to win the contest for the Broncs. Her three game-winning goals thie season are tied for the league lead.
Celia Benson, So., M, SHU
Tallied six points on two goals and two assists in Sacred Heart's 10-2 win against Merrimack. The Pioneers' 10 goals were a program record for SHU.
Mia DiGenova, Jr., GK, SFU
Posted her NEC-best seventh shutout while stopping five shots in Saint Francis' 2-0 win at Rider. Made six more saves in the Red Flash's 3-2 overtime road victory over Towson. Registered a 1.00 GAA and .846 save percentage last week. Owns the best GAA (1.43) and second-best save percentage (.750) in the conference.
Sofia Marciano, So., M, SFU
Found the back of the cage two times last week with both of them coming in SFU's 3-2 OT thriller at Towson. Maricano netted the game-winning goal just three minutes into OT. Added two defensive saves in SFU''s key conference victory over Rider. Leads the NEC in goals (13) and points (28).
Isabelle Morton, Fr., GK, STO
Recorded her first career shutout in Stonehill's 1-0 win at Mercyhurst while stopping four shots. Added two saves in a 2-1 setback at Colgate. Posted a 1.00 GAA and a .750 save percentage last week.
Julia de Leeuw, Fr., D, WAG
Tabbed NEC Rookie of the Week.
Floortje Leunisse, Jr., M/F, WAG
Netted a pair of goals last week, including a fourth quarter game-winner in Wagner's 2-1 triumph at LIU. Netted her second goal in the Seahawks road contest with Hofstra. She is tied for third in the league with seven goals.
2025 NEC FIELD HOCKEY WEEKLY AWARD WINNERS
NEC OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Sept. 3: Semra Said, RID
Sept. 9: Natalie McGivern, WAG
Sept. 16: Ines Braithwaite, SHU
Sept. 23: Alex Senior, FFD
Sept. 30: Sofia Marciano, SFU
Oct. 7: Valeria Perales, RID
Oct. 14: Camille Perlov, FFD
NEC DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Sept. 3: Jade Regnart, RID
Sept. 9: Payton Rahn, FFD
Sept. 16: Mia DiGenova, SFU
Sept. 23: Mia DiGenova, SFU
Sept. 30: Jade Regnart, RID
Oct. 7: Madison Waldspurger, SFU
Oct. 14: Payton Rahn, FFD
NEC ROOKIE OF THE WEEK
Sept. 3: Morgan Smeltz, SFU
Sept. 9: Tess Termars, LIU
Sept. 16: Emma-Rose Phillips, SHU
Sept. 23: Havana De Roeck, STO
Sept. 30: Julie Povel, WAG
Oct. 7: Kaelyn Fogelson, FFD
Oct. 14: Julia de Leeuw, WAG