Green, Hoch Earn Weekly NJAC Honors

Kean Athletics

PITMAN, N.J. (9/17/07) - Senior Alli Green (West Deptford, N.J.) and freshman Amie Hoch (Egg Harbor Twp., N.J.) each earned New Jersey Athletic Conference honors after a 1-1 week for the Kean University field hockey team. Green, the NJAC Offensive Player of the Week, had a goal and two assists in Kean's 5-0 victory over Philadelphia Biblical University. The senior captain notched the first goal of the second half before assisting on the next two to break open the game. Earlier in the week against Stevens, Green s cored the team's lone goal in a 2-1 double overtime loss. The midfielder is currently tied for the team lead in goals (4), assists (2) and points (10), while ranking tied for second in the NJAC in total goals scored.

For the second straight week, Hoch was named the NJAC Rookie of the Week after recording at least one point in both matches. Against Stevens, the forward assisted on the team's lone goal of the game. She followed that up with her second goal of the season against Philadelphia Biblical. For the season, Hoch is currently tied for the team lead in assists (2), while ranking third in goals (2) and points (6).

The Cougars return to action on Tuesday, September 18, when they host Montclair State University in NJAC opener for both teams.