PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Western Connecticut State University senior defender Kaitlyn Biase (Nesconset, N.Y.), senior midfielder Madison Preston (Brookfield, Conn.), and junior Jaden Kilmer (East Islip, N.Y.) each received Little East Conference (LEC) Field Hockey Weekly Awards for their fine performances n WestConn victories at Hartford and Keene State last week.  Biase received the LEC Defensive Player of the Week, Preston was named the LEC Offensive Player of the Week, and Kilmer was selected as the LEC Goalkeeper of the Week, as the Wolves downed Hartford, 5-3, on October 7 and earned their first-ever win over Keene State, 2-1, on October 9.  

Biase established a program record with her 19th career defensive save against Keene State. Preston totaled four goals and two assists in the two victories. She recorded a hat trick and an assist in the Wolves' 5-3 win at Hartford on Oct. 7.  At Keene State, Preston assisted on the opening goal and scored the eventual game-winner versus the Owls.  Kilmer made 18 saves and allowed one goal in 75 minutes across two appearances, posting a .947 save percentage and a 0.80 goals-against average.  She entered the Hartford game with WestConn holding a 4-3 lead in the fourth quarter and made three saves without allowing a goal over the final 15 minutes. Kilmer then recorded 15 saves in the win at Keene State.