Hempstead, NY - Hofstra University freshman midfielder Jill Maier was named the WomensLax.com Rookie of the Week, it was announced this morning.
The honor is the first of the career for Maier, who joined the Pride from Honeoye Falls-Lima High School.
Maier, a native of Honeoye Falls, NY, had a strong week for the Pride in their two games against ranked opponents as she totaled three goals and one assist for four points, while also adding three draw controls and one ground ball. Against #4 Penn, Maier scored the first two goals of her career, including two of the Pride's final three goals that cut the deficit to 6-5 with six minutes left. She also added a ground ball and a draw control and scored on her only free position attempt.
In the win over #20 Rutgers, Maier contributed in all facets of the game as she had a goal and an assist, while also winning a pair of draw controls. Her lone goal of the game proved to be the most important of the contest, though, as it came at the 2:06 mark of the second overtime and gave Hofstra the overtime victory.
For the season, Maier has three goals and four assist, while also chipping in with five draw controls, two ground balls and one caused turnover.
Hofstra returns to action on Wednesday when they travel to Stony Brook for a 4 p.m. contest.
