VESTAL, N.Y. - Binghamton women's lacrosse earned a record number of America East honors and awards today for their most successful regular season in program history. Binghamton earned two major awards as Stephanie Allen was selected as Coach of the Year and senior Emily Manning earned Goalkeeper of the year honors. Binghamton had three players selected to the America East First Team. Prior to this season, the most First Team selections in a single-season for Binghamton was one. The Bearcats tied a program record (2018) by having five players named to the Second Team. Binghamton also produced one All-Rookie selection. The nine selections to the America East All-Conference teams are the most in any season in the program's history, which began in 2002.

"It's very exciting to see our players honored in this way with their All-Conference selections," head coach Stephanie Allen said. "They have put in a ton of hard work and heart this year and for their conference opponents and coaching staffs to recognize that is a tremendous accomplishment. We are very proud of their success thus far and hope that there is more to come with this season." 

Coach of The Year

Allen earned the award for the first time in her career. She becomes the first Binghamton Women's Lacrosse head coach to win the award. In her 11th season at the helm, Allen led Binghamton to it's first 10 win season,  a program best 5-1 record in the America East, the longest win streak (seven) in program history, and the team rewrote the program record book, setting multiple team and individual records during the regular season. She picked up her 60th career victory in the regular season finale against UMass-Lowell on April 22. Binghamton earned their highest seed in the America East tournament (No. 2 seed). The Bearcats will look to win a postseason game for the first time in team history in the AE semifinals against No. 3 Vermont on Friday at 4 p.m. in Albany. 

First Team

Senior goalie and captain Emily Manning was named Goalkeeper of the Year for her outstanding play throughout the regular season. Manning is the first goalie to earn the award in program history. Manning posted a 10-5 record, including a 5-1 record against America East opponents. She ranks second in the America East in minutes played (854:52) and goals against average (10.81). Manning made clutch saves throughout the season and is currently tied for third in the America East in with 114 saves. She posted a save percentage of .425 and made 7.6 saves per game in the regular season, which ranks fourth in the America East. Manning made 10 or more saves four times this season. She played a key role in milestone victories against non-conference opponents Pittsburgh and Cornell. The win against Pittsburgh was Binghamton's first win against an ACC opponent in program history, and the victory against Cornell was the first win against an Ivy League Opponent in team history. Manning earned America East Defensive Player of the Week honors twice during the 2023 regular season for her tremendous performances against Pittsburgh and Bryant (10 saves in each game). 

"I'm so excited and honored to receive Goalkeeper of the Year," Manning said. "I couldn't have done it without my amazing teammates and coaches! I can't wait to finish strong this season strong with them and compete to win a championship." 

After earning All-Rookie Honors a season ago, sophomore midfielder Abigail Carroll was selected to the First Team for her offensive production. Carroll leads Binghamton with 36 goals and ranks in the top-10 in the America East in goals, goals per game (2.57), shots (78), shots per game (5.57), and draw controls per game (3.36). Carroll leads the America East with 16 free position goals and 1.23 free position goals per game. Carroll currently ranks sixth in the nation in free position goals per game and she is eighth in the nation in free position goals. Carroll needs two free position goals to set a new Binghamton single-season record for free position goals, which is held by Callon Williams (2016). Carroll scored a career-high five goals in the wins against Cornell and UMBC this season. Carroll earned America East Player of the Week for her performances in those games. She has tallied at least four points in eight games this season. 

Sophomore defensive midfielder Angelina Suau earned First Team honors during her outstanding breakthrough season. She emerged as one of the premier defenders in the America East after playing in just five games during her freshman season. In the 2023 regular season, Suau had a team-high 35 caused turnovers and 2.73 caused turnovers per game. She currently ranks third in the program's single-season history for caused turnovers and needs just three more to move into second place. Suau is currently 12th in the nation for caused turnovers per game and she is t-15th in caused turnovers. She had a career-high six caused turnovers and added four ground balls in the regular season victory against Vermont, earning America East Defensive Player of the Week honors. Suau also led the team 41 ground balls and 2.73 ground balls per game. She ranks third in the America East in ground balls and ground balls per game. Suau is currently t-10th for the most ground balls (by a non-goalie) in Binghamton single-season history. She can move into the top five with five ground balls in the America East tournament. Suau recorded a career-high six ground balls in the road victory against Lafayette. Suau earned America East Defensive Player of the Week for the second time in 2023 for her performance against UMass-Lowell. Suau had four caused turnovers, three ground balls, and a career-high five draw controls in the win. 

Prior to today, Binghamton had just four players named America East First Team selections since the program began in 2002.

Second Team 

Senior attacker Kenna Newman earned Second Team honors during her career season. Newman has re-written several program records this season, and she will look to add more to accomplishments to her resume during the America East Tournament. Newman has 99 career points (49 goals, 50 assists). She is trying to become the 12th player in program history to accomplish the feat. Newman's 50 career assists rank fourth all-time in program history and she needs just two assists to surpass Ali Castiglie (2008-11) for third place. Newman leads the team with 53 points and 31 assists. Newman's 53 points this season is the fourth most in a single-season in program history. She needs 10 points to break the single-season record held by Becky Green (2004). Newman's 31 assists are the third most in a single-season in program history. She needs just three assists to set a new single-season record, which is currently held by Kimberly McGeever (2012). Newman is currently tied for second in the America East in assists and assists per game (2.07). Newman is t-28th in the NCAA in assists per game and t-31st in the NCAA in assists. She was named Inside Lacrosse Women's Player of the Week for her performance against Bryant on April 8, which is the first time any Binghamton player has won the national award since the program began. Newman recorded 11 points in the win against Bryant, which is the second most in a game in single-season. Newman set a new program record with seven assists against Bryant, breaking her own single-game record of six, which came against Colgate on March 8. 

Sophomore attacker Olivia Muscolino earned Second Team honors for her stellar season. Muscolino was named to the All-Rookie team a year ago. Muscolino currently ranks second on the team in points (48), goals (34), and assists (14). She ranks t-10th in the America East in points this season. Muscolino rallied the Binghamton offense in the second half to defeat Vermont earlier this season, 11-10. She scored a season/game-high seven points, including three in the third period. Muscolino has scored three or more points in nine games this season, including her four last games. 

Junior midfielder Kristen Scheidel was selected to the Second Team for her significant contributions in multiple stat categories. Scheidel scored 20 points in the regular season (14 goals, six assists). She ranks second on the team in draw controls (49), ground balls (33) and caused turnovers (17). Scheidel ranks sixth in the America East in ground balls, eighth in draw controls, and tied for ninth in caused turnovers. She earned America East Defensive Player of the Week honors for her stellar performance against New Hampshire. She led the team with three goals in the game, but made an immense impact on defense with a career-high five caused turnovers. She also had four ground balls in the victory and helped hold the Wildcats to just seven points. 

Junior midfielder Hayley Weltner earned Second Team honors for her critical role in the draw circle. Weltner set a new Binghamton single-season record with 82 draw controls (previous record was 76 held by Katherine Hunsberger (2013) and Sofia Afkham (2022). Weltner currently ranks third in the America East in draw controls per game (5.47) and fourth in draw controls. She is currently 34th in the nation in draw controls per game. On March 18, Weltner set a new Binghamton single-game record for draw controls with 14 against UMBC. At the time, UMBC's leader in draw controls had the third most in the nation. Weltner had tied the original program record earlier in the season with 11 draw controls against Lafayette on March 1. She has also produced 27 points this season (23 goals, four assists) and ranks fourth on the team in goals.

Senior defender Paige Alletzhauser was selected to the Second Team for her key impact on the defensive end of the field. Alletzhauser ranked third on the team in ground balls (17) and caused turnovers (12). Alletzhauser had a superb performance against Pittsburgh with a career-high five ground balls and three caused turnovers. She also played a key role in the history making win against Cornell with four ground balls and one caused turnover.

All-Rookie Team

Freshman attacker Carla Curth was named an All-Rookie selection. Curth scored three goals on the season, including two in the road victory against Bryant on April 8. 

All-Academic Team

Kenna Newman earned All-Academic honors. Newman has a 3.8 GPA and majors in nursing.