Three Binghamton women’s basketball players received accolades at Thursday evening’s America East awards ceremony.
Sophomore forward Sherae Swinson was named to the all-conference third team, junior guard Jasbriell Swain made the all-defensive team and freshman forward Morgan Murphy earned all-rookie team honors.
After scoring 2.5 points per game as a freshman, Swinson became the focal point of Binghamton’s offense this season, increasing her average to a team-high 10.2 points per game. She ranked 15th in the conference in scoring.
Swain, who averaged 8.3 points per game, ranked second in the America East with 8.4 rebounds per game and third with 2.6 steals per game.
In her first season with the Bearcats, Murphy finished third on the team in scoring with 7.1 points per game. Her 4.3 rebounds per game ranked fourth on the Bearcats.
Albany senior guard/forward Ebone Henry and Boston University senior guard Chantell Alford were named co-Players of the Year, while Henry also took Defensive Player of the Year honors. Maine forward Liz Wood and Albany forward Shereesha Richards split the Rookie of the Year award.
After leading her team to a perfect regular season conference record, Albany head coach Katie Abrahamson-Henderson was named Coach of the Year for the second straight year.