NORTHBOROUGH, MASS. - The Intercollegiate Women’s Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA) has announced its All-Region teams, honoring 256 student-athletes in Division III with a selection to one of the All-Region teams for 2026.
Ten NEWMAC student-athletes garnered the accolade. MIT led the way with five selections, including two first-team honors. Babson College and U.S. Coast Guard Academy each had two honored, while Springfield College had one selection.
These student-athletes are now eligible for selection to a national IWLCA All-American team. The IWLCA will announce the 2026 IWLCA Division III All-American teams on May 22.
NEWMAC honorees are below.
First Team
| Abby |
McAllister |
United States Coast Guard Academy |
Senior |
Attack |
| Ashley |
Thomas |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
Senior |
Attack |
| Pauline |
Vien |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
Junior |
Goalkeep |
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Second Team
| Lilly |
Bedard |
Babson College |
Senior |
Attack |
| Gwen |
Flusche |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
Senior |
Midfield |
| Courtney |
Laden |
Babson College |
Sophomore |
Midfield |
| Izzy |
Lalancette |
Springfield College |
Junior |
Midfield |
| Annica |
Lam |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
Senior |
Attack |
| Loralei |
Quinn |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
Freshman |
Defense |
| Rowan |
Walsh |
United States Coast Guard Academy |
Senior |
Defense |
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About the NEWMAC
The NEWMAC is an association of 13 selective academic institutions: Babson College, Clark University, U.S Coast Guard Academy, Emerson College, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Mount Holyoke College, Saint Anselm College (beginning reclassification process with NCAA in 2027-28), Salve Regina University, Smith College, Springfield College, Wellesley College, Wheaton College, and Worcester Polytechnic Institute, that are committed to providing high quality competitive athletic opportunities for student-athletes within an educational and respectful environment that embodies the NCAA Division III Philosophy. The conference also partners with eight Associate Members: Brandeis University (Women's Lacrosse, 2026-2027), New York University (Men's Volleyball, 2026-2027), Norwich University (Football), Simmons College (Rowing), SUNY Maritime College (Football), SUNY New Paltz (Men's Volleyball, 2026-2027), U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (Football), and Vassar College (Men's Volleyball, 2026-2027), while sponsoring 21 sports.