For the first time of her career, freshman Angela Mukai (Amherst, N.H.) has been named New England Collegiate Conference (NECC) Rookie of the Week. Assistant Commissioner for Athletic Communications, Robb Modica, made the announcement in the weekly conference report.

Mukai, who has spent most of her time if left field, has been excellent in the clean-up spot in the lineup and caught on fire this week as she hit for a .526 average in six games. The freshman is second on the team with 22 RBI, tied for the team-lead with two home runs, and is in the midst of a career-high 12-game hit streak.

From the release:

Softball Rookie of the Week

Angela Mukai, Lesley
(Fr, UT - Amherst, N.H.)

Mukai has been a monster at the dish this week, compiling a .526 average and a robust .737 slugging percentage in six games. In a 9-0 win over Elms on Sunday, the rookie went 2-3 with a double and three RBI in the 9-0 victory. In a 4-2 loss at Babson, Mukai was the bright spot in the Lynx offense finishing 3-4 with a double and an RBI. On the week, the left fielder scored three runs, hit four doubles, drove in four runs, while striking out only once. 

The NECC has also named the 'City of Boston' and the first responders to last week's attack Honorary Players of the Week. For the complete release, please click here.