Aly Hanson Named Brine/NEC Women's Soccer Rookie of the Week

10/30/06 -- Long Island University freshman Aly Hanson (New Milford, N.J./New Milford) was named Northeast Conference Women’s Soccer Rookie of the Week as announced by the league office on Monday.

The North Jersey product scored the most memorable goal of the season for the Blackbirds, notching the game-winner in a 1-0 victory over Monmouth on Friday. In doing so, Hanson helped propel LIU to the top spot in the NEC standings over the then-unbeaten Hawks. Coming off the bench, the speedy forward headed in a free kick from teammate Nicole Allen just prior to the halftime horn for the game’s lone goal.

On Sunday in a 3-0 blanking of Mount St. Mary’s, Hanson assisted on the game-winner from senior Lizelle Jackson. In addition, she drew the foul that led to Ashley O’Connor’s penalty kick score in the 41st minute.

Hanson ranks second in the league with eight goals on the season and is fourth with 17 points.

The win over the Mount secured the Blackbirds their first-ever NEC regular season title and the right to host the NEC Tournament beginning Friday, November 3. LIU faces fourth-seeded Sacred Heart at 11:00 a.m. at LIU Field.