Mae Batherson Earns Second CHA Rookie of the Week Nod
Defender accumulated four points against Mercyhurst to earn second CHA freshman honor
SYRACUSE, N.Y. – Freshman blueliner Mae Batherson earned College Hockey America (CHA) Rookie of the Week honors for her four-point weekend performance against conference rival Mercyhurst. Batherson registered three assists in the Orange’s 8-3 victory on Friday before lighting the lamp once in Saturday’s 4-3 overtime defeat. This is Batherson’s second CHA weekly honor. She was previously named Rookie of the Week following her three-point (2G, 1A) weekend against RIT Nov. 1-2.
Batherson assisted on three goals in game one, two of those goals coming on the powerplay. Her efforts helped Syracuse go up 3-0, 5-1 and 8-2. The contest marked the second time Batherson has registered at least three points in one game this season.
Batherson scored Syracuse’s second goal on Saturday midway through the second period to put the Orange up 2-1. Her goal came on a D-to-D pass from senior captain Lindsay Eastwood that allowed Batherson to go bar down from atop the left circle.
This is the fifth weekly honor Syracuse has earned this season. Junior goaltender Allison Small picked up a Goaltender of the Week nod on Nov. 25 after making 47 saves over two games against Penn State to help ‘Cuse go 1-0-1 in the series. Junior forward Victoria Klimek earned Player of the Week honors after a two-point day against St. Lawrence on Nov. 16. Junior defender Jessica DiGirolamo was named Player of the Week on Oct. 7 after scoring one goal and logging two assists against No. 7 Boston College.
Up Next
The Orange are on the road this weekend at Robert Morris for a two game conference series. Puck drop on Friday is at 7 p.m., and Saturday kicks off at 3 p.m. Fans can follow along via Stretch TV here.
Save the Date
Fans once again have the chance to skate outside with the Orange as Syracuse is hosting an open skate at the Clinton Square Ice Rink. ‘Cuse takes to the ice Monday, Jan. 20 from 4-6 p.m. In addition to skating, fans will have opportunities to collect autographs and giveaway items. Skating costs $3 for adults and $2 for kids.
Up Next at Tennity
The Orange are hosting Youth Weekend Jan. 24-25 when CHA foe Penn State comes to town. The weekend features a pizza giveaway, along with the start of a tournament for EA Sports’ NHL 20, the winner of which will receive a copy of the video game.
