Bridgewater, N.J. – Freshman forward Emma Sousa (East Longmeadow, Mass./East Longmeadow) has been named the NEC Women's Soccer Rookie of the Week for the second consecutive week, as announced by the conference Monday afternoon.
 
Sousa and the Dolphins went 2-0 in the NEC this past week after securing a 2-1 win over LIU on Thursday, and fighting back for a 3-2 win at Howard on Sunday after being down 2-0 at halftime.
 
Emma continued her scoring prowess, netting a goal in both games while recording nine total shots, six of them on goal. Through 14 games, Sousa currently leads the NEC in game-winning goals (3), is 2^nd in total goals (7), and 4^th in points (15).
 
This marks the fourth time Sousa has been awarded the NEC Women's Soccer Rookie of the Week, as the Dolphins currently sit in 5^th place in the NEC following a successful weekend.
 
The 'Phins are back in action on Sunday in Chicago, Ill. To take on Chicago State.