PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The Little East Conference (LEC) has announced its women’s soccer weekly awards for the week ending Oct. 18, 2026. Western Connecticut’s Madelyn Dwyer earned Offensive Player of the Week honors, while Keene State’s Elise Saab was named Defensive Player of the Week. Keene State’s Michaela DiCicco earned both Goalkeeper and Rookie of the Week recognition.

Offensive Player of the Week: Madelyn Dwyer, Western Connecticut

Dwyer recorded a goal and an assist to help Western Connecticut earn a 3-1 conference victory at Rhode Island College.

The sophomore forward from Poughquag, New York, assisted on the game-winning goal before scoring the Wolves’ third goal. Dwyer finished the match with three points and four shots, including three on goal.

Defensive Player of the Week: Elise Saab, Keene State

Saab anchored Keene State’s defense during a three-match week that included a 1-1 draw with Trinity, a 2-0 loss to the University of New England and a 3-0 victory over Framingham State.

The senior defender from Hooksett, New Hampshire, also contributed offensively against Trinity, assisting on the Owls’ lone goal while playing all 90 minutes. Saab logged 233 minutes across the three contests, helping Keene State finish the week with a shutout victory.

Goalkeeper and Rookie of the Week: Michaela DiCicco, Keene State

DiCicco recorded 16 saves with a 1.50 goals-against average and an .842 save percentage over two starts for Keene State.

The first-year goalkeeper from Tolland, Connecticut, made a career-high 12 saves in the Owls’ 1-1 draw with Trinity, posting a .923 save percentage in the match. She followed with four saves in a 2-0 loss to the University of New England, finishing the week with 180 minutes in goal.