Boston, Mass. – UMBC sophomore defender Hailey Ahmed earned America East Conference Weekly honors on Monday.

Ahmed, honored as Defensive Player of the Week for the second time this season, was a stalwart at the heart of a UMBC defense that limited the Bryant Bulldogs to only five shots. She also threatened on offense, firing two shots on goal and whipping several dangerous free kicks into the box.

UMBC will welcome Maine on Sunday at 12:00 p.m. for a pivotal regular-season finale.