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10 From NEWMAC Named IWLCA All-Region Honorees

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

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
 
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.