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MAAC Weekly Baseball Honors Highlight Standout Performances Ahead of 2026 Championship

Jack Andrews, Clayton Poliey, and Luke Lang receive weekly awards as the conference prepares for its annual tournament in New York

MAAC Weekly Baseball Honorees

The Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) revealed its weekly baseball accolades, spotlighting three exceptional student‑athletes whose performances defined the recent slate of games across the league.

Jack Andrews of Merrimack earned Player of the Week after a weekend that featured seven hits, eight runs batted in and four stolen bases against Saint Peter's, underscoring his dynamic offensive contributions.

Clayton Poliey from Rider was named Pitcher of the Week following a complete‑game effort in the rubber match at Quinnipiac, the first such outing of his collegiate career, demonstrating both stamina and precision on the mound.

Luke Lang of Iona captured Rookie of the Week honors after delivering six strikeouts over eight innings against Siena while allowing just a single run, a display of composure that highlighted his promise as a newcomer.

2026 Championship Set for Wappingers Falls

The 2026 MAAC Baseball Championship will be staged at Heritage Financial Park in Wappingers Falls, New York, adopting a six‑team double‑elimination format that has become a hallmark of the conference’s spring tournament.

This year's event marks the 14th time the championship has been hosted at the Wappingers Falls venue and forms part of the MAAC's 45th year of competition, a milestone that reflects the league's enduring presence across its 13 member institutions.

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