LATHAM, N.Y. - The United East conference has announced its Athletes of the Week for February 15, 2026. Today will include Players of the Week from men's and women's basketball, men's volleyball and the first week of men's lacrosse.
This week’s selections included contests through Sunday, February 15. A total of seven student-athletes from four different member institutions were recognized for their performances.
Men’s Volleyball
Offensive and Defensive Player of the Week
Kevin Bryant / JR / Lancaster Bible College / York, Pa. / York Suburban
Bryant did a bit of everything on the week, helping his team to a 1-1 record against some strong opponents. The junior piled up 25 kills on .457 hitting percentage, including 14 in the win over Randolph-Macon College who is recieving votes in the national poll. The middle blocker also played stout defense at the net, putting up the wall 11 times including one solo block. He'd also add eight digs to his statline.
This is Bryant's second career Player of the Week nod (01/19/26).
Men’s Basketball
Offensive Player of the Week
Camden Hurst / JR / Lancaster Bible College / Lancaster, Pa. / Lancaster Mennonite
Hurst continued his offensive tear this season, helping his team notch a pair of key conference wins. The junior scored 25 points in the win over Notre Dame of Maryland before adding 30 points in a Regular Season Title clinching win over Harrisburg on Saturday. Hurst shot 53% from the field while shooting 50% from long range. He'd also distribute the rock, picking up nine assists along the way.
This is Hurst's fifth weekly award of his career (01/19/26, 01/12/256, 01/05/26, 12/15/25)
Defensive Player of the Week
Connor Storr / JR / Lancaster Bible College / Galloway, N.J. / The Pilgrim Academy
Storr was lockdown on defense, helping his Chargers pick up two clutch wins and earn the top seed in the upcoming United East Championship. The junior had a block, a steal and nine boards in the midweek win over Notre Dame of Maryland before adding two steals and four rebounds in the weekend win over Penn State Harrisburg. Storr also racked up 25 points across the two contests and was just a rebound shy of a double-double in the first game.
This is the second weekly accolade of the season for Storr and his fourth all time (11/17/25, 02/03/25, 02/05/24).
Women’s Basketball
Offensive Player of the Week
Ella Bincarosky / SO / Cedar Crest College / Coopersburg, Pa. / Bethleham Catholic
Bincarosky continues to be the Falcon's sharpshooter, helping her squad to two conference victories on the week. The sophomore opened up with a 24-point performance in a midweek win over Harrisburg before dropping 32 points on Notre Dame of Maryland on Saturday. The guard was hot from all over, shooting 67% (20-30) from the field and 60% (15-25) from beyond the arc. She also tacked on three assists and seven boards.
This is Bincarosky's second weekly accolade of the her career (01/12/26)
Defensive Player of the Week
Raven Hunter / SR / Lancaster Bible College / West Palm Beach, Fla. / American Heritage
Hunter was all over the place for the Chargers this week, helping their squad collect two major wins against conference foes. The junior finished with eight blocks and three steals, including a career-best tying five blocks in the weekend win over Penn State Harrisburg. The forward also hauled in 20 boards with 12 coming against Harrisburg. She'd pair those 12 with 14 points for a double-double to close out the regular season.
This is Hunter's first weekly accoalde of the year and her second in her career (11/13/23)
Men’s Lacrosse
Offensive Player of the Week
Owen Kupsey / SO / Penn College / Chadds Ford, Pa. / Unionville
Kupsey was the spark in the Wildcats' 16-15, season-opening victory at Susquehanna on Saturday. The sophomore attackman netted a game-high seven goals on 10 shots (nine on-goal). He also caused three turnovers and collected a ground ball in the win.
This is Kupsey's first weekly accolade of the season and the secon of his career (03/31/25)
Defensive Player of the Week
Ty Spencer / SO / St. Mary's College of Maryland / Hanover, Md. / Indian Creek
Ty Spencer made 11 saves and picked up two ground balls for his first career win in his first career start in the team's 12-7 season-opening win at Elizabethtown. Spencer then registered career-bests of 13 saves and six ground balls in a tough 15-11 loss at No. 14 Lynchburg.
This is Spencer's first weekly accoalde of his career.
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