Behar Tabbed American Athletic Conference Goalkeeper of the Week
February 12, 2024 | Lacrosse
IRVING, Texas - Jaime Behar has been named American Athletic Conference Goalkeeper of the Week, the league announced Monday. Behar was joined in weekly recognition by Frances Kimel who was named to the league's weekly Honor Roll.
Behar's honor is the first of her career and comes after a phenomenal performance against Queens on Saturday. The sophomore entered the game in the second quarter with the Pirates down four and took command, making 11 saves and helping the team charge back for a 15-12 win. It was Behar's first career win and one she finished with a save percentage of .733.
Kimel showed her talent once again Saturday, scoring four goals and adding an assist. It was Kimel's 42nd career multi-point and 29th career multi-goal game, matching her career best for goals in a game.
Behar, Kimel and the Pirates will be back in action on Wednesday at 4 p.m. in Johnson Stadium as they host the Garder-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs. The game will be available for streaming on ESPN+.
Full Weekly Honors
Attack Player of the Week: Maddie Epke, James Madison
Midfielder of the Week: Taylor Marchetti, James Madison
Defensive Player of the Week: Katie Shallow, Temple
Goalkeeper of the Week: Jaime Behar, East Carolina
Freshman of the Week: Ava Bleckley, D, James Madison
Honor Roll
Camryn Callaghan, A, Cincinnati
Caroline Kimel, A, East Carolina
Maggi Hall, A, Florida
Isabella Peterson, A, James Madison
Belle Mastropietro, M, Temple
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Behar's honor is the first of her career and comes after a phenomenal performance against Queens on Saturday. The sophomore entered the game in the second quarter with the Pirates down four and took command, making 11 saves and helping the team charge back for a 15-12 win. It was Behar's first career win and one she finished with a save percentage of .733.
Kimel showed her talent once again Saturday, scoring four goals and adding an assist. It was Kimel's 42nd career multi-point and 29th career multi-goal game, matching her career best for goals in a game.
Behar, Kimel and the Pirates will be back in action on Wednesday at 4 p.m. in Johnson Stadium as they host the Garder-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs. The game will be available for streaming on ESPN+.
Full Weekly Honors
Attack Player of the Week: Maddie Epke, James Madison
Midfielder of the Week: Taylor Marchetti, James Madison
Defensive Player of the Week: Katie Shallow, Temple
Goalkeeper of the Week: Jaime Behar, East Carolina
Freshman of the Week: Ava Bleckley, D, James Madison
Honor Roll
Camryn Callaghan, A, Cincinnati
Caroline Kimel, A, East Carolina
Maggi Hall, A, Florida
Isabella Peterson, A, James Madison
Belle Mastropietro, M, Temple
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