UAlbany's Cincebox named America East Goalkeeper of the Week

Senior goalkeeper Grace Cincebox earns fourth weekly honor this season

Apr. 6, 2026 at 8:36pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a women's lacrosse game, with overlapping planes of color and motion capturing the energy and dynamism of the sport.Cincebox's standout performance in goal helps propel UAlbany to victory over UMBC in America East play.Albany Today

University at Albany women's lacrosse senior goalkeeper Grace Cincebox was named the America East Goalkeeper of the Week by the conference on Monday. This is Cincebox's fourth weekly honor this season and ninth all-time. In Saturday's game against UMBC, Cincebox made 11 saves and helped lead the Great Danes to a 14-9 victory, improving their conference record to 4-0.

Why it matters

Cincebox's strong performances in goal have been a key factor in UAlbany's success this season, as the team looks to defend its America East title. Her weekly award recognition highlights her individual excellence and the team's overall competitiveness within the conference.

The details

Against UMBC, Cincebox faced 30 total shots and had a .550 save percentage. Her six saves in the second period helped shut down the Retrievers' offense, and she did not allow a single goal in the third quarter. The Great Danes' win over UMBC improved their conference record to a perfect 4-0.

  • Cincebox was named America East Goalkeeper of the Week on Monday, April 6, 2026.
  • UAlbany defeated UMBC 14-9 on Saturday, April 4, 2026.

The players

Grace Cincebox

A senior goalkeeper for the University at Albany women's lacrosse team.

University at Albany

The Division I athletic program of the University at Albany, State University of New York.

UMBC

The University of Maryland, Baltimore County, a Division I athletic program.

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What’s next

UAlbany will host Bryant on Saturday, April 11, 2026, for a rematch of the 2025 America East Championship game, Senior Day, and the Greatful Danes Game with a special concert performance.

The takeaway

Cincebox's consistent excellence in goal has been a driving force behind UAlbany's strong start to the America East season. Her weekly award recognition underscores her individual talent and the team's competitiveness as they aim to defend their conference title.