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BUFFALO, NY - The University at Buffalo women's soccer team handed out its season-ending awards at the annual UB Athletic Awards Banquet on Sunday, April 28 at Samuel's Grande Manor in Clarence.

Receiving awards from head coach Jean-A. Tassy and his staff were freshman

Robin Aparo

Brenna McJury (Brockport, NY/Brockport), senior Paula Sinclair (Hamilton, Ontario/Barton Secondary), sophomore Robin Aparo (Victor, NY/Victor) and sophomore Devon Russell (Albany, NY/Academy of the Holy Names).

McJury earned Newcomer of the Year accolades after making a big impact as a freshman, starting 17 of 18 games in her first season. She ranked tied for third in scoring with nine points (three goals and three assists) and also notched a game-winning goal in a 6-1 win over Akron on Sept. 18.

Sinclair earned Most Improved honors after a stellar senior season. After being a role player throughout last season, the Canadian native ranked second on the team in scoring with six goals and two assists, good for 14 points. She also netted a game-winning goal and earned Mid-American Conference Player of the Week honors as well.

Aparo, a sophomore, earned the Coaches Award for her solid efforts day-to-day on the Bulls' defensive line. Aparo started in 17 of 18 games while notching the game-winning goal against Ball State and adding an assist for three points on the season.

Devon Russell

Russell, meanwhile, was named the team's Most Valuable Player after she earned first-team All-MAC honors and second-team All-Northeast Region accolades. Russell, a midfielder, had two goals and an assist on the season and scored the gamewinner versus Kent State.

Women's soccer finished the season 9-9 overall and 7-5 in the MAC.