LATHAM, N.Y. - The United East has released its 2023 Women’s Basketball All-Conference Teams as well as its major award winners. All-Conference is made up of two teams of six players, regardless of position. The conference also hands out three major awards including Player of the Year, Rookie of the Year and Coach of the Year.
MAJOR AWARD WINNERS
Player of the Year - Karon Williams (St. Mary’s College of Maryland)
Rookie of the Year - Samantha Blaylock (St. Mary’s College of Maryland)
Coach of the Year - Brittney Kenney (St. Mary’s College of Maryland)
Williams was an offensive powerhouse for the Seahawks all season, helping her squad produce a record of 17-7. The senior averaged a conference-leading 19.9 points-per-game which ranks 26th among all Division III players. She also finished the season with 471 points which ranks 27th in the nation. During the 2022-23 season, the St. Louis, Mo. native tallied double-digit points in all but two contests, totaling 20-plus 15 times and 30-plus twice. It wasn’t just Williams own scoring though as she also led the United East in total assists with 113. One of her top outings came in against SUNY Morrisville on February 17th as she notched a double-double with 24 points and 10 boards. Williams has earned recognition throughout the the season as she was named the United East Player of the Week twice.
Blaylock was an instant deep threat for the Seahawks as she garnered Rookie of the Year honors. The first year averaged 14.6 points-per-game, which ranked fourth in the conference. Where she truly shined was from beyond the arc as her 79 3-pointers made not only tops the United East but ranks 5th nationally. And the Frederick, Md. native was efficient from long range too as her 3-point percentage of 37.4 ranked 39th in Division III and her 3.29 3-pointers per game ranks third. Blaylock’s top performance came in the regular season finale win over Wells College as she registered a career-best 29 points off a career-best seven 3-pointers.
Kenney guided her Seahawk team to a 13-3 conference record on the year, earning a second-straight trip to the United East Championship. The bench captain proved her team could do it from both long distance and driving to the hoop as the squad topped the league in 3-point percentage (31.3%) and free throws made per game (11.17). Kenney also helped her squad produce a nine-game winning streak towards the end of the season. At the regular season’s conclusion, Kenney saw three players earn All-Conference honors including the Player of the Year and the Rookie of the Year.
Find the full All-Conference Teams HERE:
1st Team
| Name |
Instiution |
Year |
Position |
| Karon Williams |
St. Mary's College (MD) |
Senior |
Guard |
| Cara Walker |
SUNY Morrisville |
Sophomore |
Guard / Forward |
| Cassidy Perry |
Gallaudet University |
Junior |
Forward |
| Brooke Hammersley |
SUNY Morrisville |
Senior |
Guard / Forward |
| Angela Sanders |
Penn State Abington |
Junior |
Guard / Forward |
| Rachel Vieira |
SUNY Morrisville |
Senior |
Guard |
2nd Team
| Name |
Instiution |
Year |
Position |
| Kendis Butler |
Penn State Harrisburg |
Senior |
Guard |
| Jayla Galbreath |
Penn State Harrisburg |
Senior |
Guard |
| Stephanie Howell |
St. Mary's College (MD) |
Senior |
Forward |
| Samantha Blaylock |
St. Mary's College (MD) |
Freshman |
Guard |
| Rachel Teats |
Penn College |
Junior |
Guard |
| Alaysha Iwais |
Lancaster Bible College |
Junior |
Guard |
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The United East has nine NCAA Division III member institutions which include: Gallaudet University, Lancaster Bible College, Morrisville State, Penn College, Penn State Abington, Penn State Berks, Penn State Harrisburg, St. Mary's College of Maryland and Wells College. The United East also includes three associate members in the sport of men’s golf including Clarks Summit University, Rosemont College, Rutgers University – Camden and Wilson College. Clarks Summit University is also an associate member in the sport of men’s tennis. The United East has also partnered with the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference in the sports of men's and women's lacrosse. For more information, please visit: gounitedeast.com