WESTWOOD, Mass. -- (Monday, September 30, 2024)-- The NEWMAC has announced its athletes of the week for September 23-29 and Salve Regina University junior Julia Decker has claimed field hockey Offensive Athlete of the Week. 

"Julia had a breakout week for us in the offensive circle," said head coach Jennifer Foster. "She is relied on as a finisher for us. She also works well with her fellow forwards in creating fast breaks and keeping opponent's defense on their heels."

Last week Decker led Salve Regina through two wins, moving the team to 8-0 on the season. Against the Nichols College Bison Decker scored four goals and had one assist. The Seahawks went on to defeat the Bison 8-0. The following Saturday, Decker scored the opening two goals against NEWMAC opponent Smith College, in a game that ended 4-2 in favor of Salve Regina.

Field hockey is back in action on Wednesday, October 2, against Eastern Connecticut State University at 4 p.m. on the road.

About the NEWMAC
The NEWMAC is an association of 12 selective academic institutions: Babson College, Clark University, United States Coast Guard Academy, Emerson College, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Mount Holyoke College, Salve Regina University, Smith College, Springfield College, Wellesley College, Wheaton College, and Worcester Polytechnic Institute, that are committed to providing high quality competitive athletic opportunities for student-athletes within an educational and respectful environment that embodies the NCAA Division III Philosophy. The conference also partners with four Associate Members: Norwich University (Football), Simmons College (Rowing), SUNY Maritime College (Football), and United States Merchant Marine Academy (Football), while sponsoring 20 sports.