Jessica Ascencao, FH, Defensive, New Paltz

Ascencao was the leader on the field for two crucial wins for the Hawks this past week. She played exceptional defensively, leading her team with four defensive saves in a 4-0 win over FDU-Florham and 4-2 victory over No. 16 Cortland, and helped keep the Red Dragons potent offense to a season-low two goals in the game. Along with her work on the defensive end, Ascencao controlled the pace of play up top as well and added a goal and an assist against Cortland, scoring off a banger on a penalty corner before assisting teammate Hannah Ackerman on the final goal of the game to seal the 4-2 victory.