PITMAN, N.J. – Freshman Rebecca Palumbo (Westbury, N.Y./W.T. Clarke) was named the New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) Field Hockey Rookie of the Week Sept. 28.

The Westbury, N.Y., native recorded her first career goal during a 2-1 home win against Sweet Briar Sept. 25, which the Pioneers won during a shootout.

Palumbo and the Pioneers return to action Wednesday, Sept. 30, for a 7:00 p.m. home game against Albright.

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