Emma LoPinto named Freshman of the Week; Danielle Pavinelli earns spot on Honor Roll
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – After defeating the Kennesaw State Owls to start the 2022 season, the Gators picked up two American Athletic Conference awards, as the league announced Monday.
Emma LoPinto was named Freshman of the Week for the first time in her career, while Danielle Pavinelli earned a spot on the Honor Roll – the third AAC weekly honor of her tenure at Florida (Freshman – 2; Honor Roll – 1).
LoPinto earned the title after recording eight points in her Gator debut on six goals and two assists. The six goals are a program record for most scored by any player in a season opener and that mark also ties the most goals scored by a freshman in program history. The Manhasset, N.Y. native also went 6-of-7 in the game for an .857 shooting percentage and currently leads the league in goals per game.
Pavinelli found herself on the Honor Roll after a career-high six-point performance to kick off the 2022 season. She tied her personal-best in goals with four and also dished out two assists in the 22-7 victory. The Northport, N.Y. native went 4-for-6 in the game and she currently sits third in the conference in points per game.
The Gators are back in action on Tuesday to take on Scotland in an exhibition game. Opening draw is set for 6:30 p.m. at Donald R. Dizney Stadium.
Attack Player of the Week: Gabby Fornia, Vanderbilt
Midfielder of the Week: Nicole LeGar, East Carolina
Defensive Player of the Week: Annie Carroll, G, Temple
Freshman of the Week: Emma LoPinto, A, Florida
Honor Roll: Danielle Pavinelli, A, Florida | Ava Goeller, M, Cincinnati | Lilly Siskind, A, Old Dominion | Belle Mastropietro, M, Temple | Paige Gunning, G, Vanderblt
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