Kassel Named LEC Field Hockey Rookie Of The Week

Stuttgart, Germany native notches first weekly honor of the year

Fitchburg, Mass. – Fitchburg State freshman forward Lena Kassel (Stuttgart, Germany) was recently tabbed Little East Conference (LEC) Field Hockey Rookie of the Week as announced by the conference office on Monday.

The first-year Falcon nets her first weekly accolade on the season after posting eight points on four goals and one game winning tally, including her first collegiate marker in the Falcons 4-0, season opening victory over Anna Maria College on Saturday morning.

The Fitchburg State field hockey team (1-0, 0-0 LEC) returns to action on Wednesday as they host the Pilgrims of New England College in non-conference action, starting at 4:00 PM.