Three Raiders Collect All-League Honors
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — The Patriot League announced its women's soccer postseason awards on Friday with Ari Bezanson and Olivia Anderson earning First Team All-League honors and Ellie Stokes being named Second Team All-League.
This is Bezanson's second consecutive First Team selection, Anderson's second straight All-League selection, and Stokes' first time earning a postseason honor.
Bezanson finished the regular season with 14 goals and one assist, tallying 29 points. The Danvers, Mass. native sits seventh in the nation in goals and second in the conference in points.
The junior netted four game-winning goals, which ranks third in the conference. Bezanson scored in all but three Patriot League games this season, including a six-game goal streak which included game-winning goals against Navy, American, and Lafayette.
Anderson earned her second postseason honor of her career after collecting Second Team All-League honors last season. The Danvers, Mass. native played the second most minutes on the team finishing with 1464. The senior helped Colgate earn two clean sheets this season and has been able to tally two assists. Anderson assisted the tying goal with five minutes left to earn a point against Lehigh.
Stokes earns her first postseason honor after posting three goals and six assists this season. Stokes' six assists ranks second in the Patriot League.
The Waldorf, Md. native provided five of her six assists in Patriot League play including two against Boston University. Stokes netted her third goal of the season on Wednesday against Holy Cross. The junior played 1049 minutes this season, seventh most on the Raiders roster and the most among Raider attackers.
Colgate earned the fifth seed heading into the Patriot League Tournament and will take a trip to Baltimore, Md. to match up with Loyola Maryland in a rematch of last season's Patriot League Quarterfinal. Kickoff is set for 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 3.
2024 Women's Soccer All-Patriot League and Major Awards
Offensive Player of the Year – Baylee DeSmit, Loyola Maryland, Sr., F
Midfielder of the Year – Teresa Deda, Bucknell, Sr., M
Defensive Player of the Year – Katie Schiano, Bucknell, Sr., D
Goalkeeper of the Year – Sage Strohman, Army West Point, Sr., GK
Rookie of the Year – Bella Conti, Army West Point, Fr., F
Coach of the Year – Kelly Cook, Bucknell
Kaelan Bradley, Army West Point, Sr., F
Margy Porta, Boston University, Jr., F
Baylee DeSmit, Loyola Maryland, Sr., F
Alexa Riddle, Navy, Sr., F
Giulianna Gianino, Boston University, Jr., M
Teresa Deda, Bucknell, Sr., M
Ari Bezanson, Colgate, Jr., M
Katie Schiano, Bucknell, Sr., D
Olivia Anderson, Colgate, Sr., D
Zoe Willis, Loyola Maryland, Jr., D
Sage Strohman, Army West Point, Sr., GK
Lailah Stewart, American, Yr., F
Morgan Fagan, Boston University, Sr., F
Ellie Stokes, Colgate, Jr., F
Brigid Duffy, Army West Point, Jr., M
Alexa Jindal, Lafayette, Sr., F
Mackenzie Stickelman, Boston University, Jr., M
Elizabeth Gallagher, Loyola Maryland, Sr., M
Grace Pohlidal, Army West Point, Fr.
Keira Vesy, Army West Point, Sr., D
Helene Tyburczy, Boston University, Jr., D
Jess Benattar, Bucknell, Sr., GK
Catherine Apker, Lafayette, So, GK
Bella Conti, Army West Point, Fr., F
Katie Connell, Bucknell, Fr., F
Cyndea Labissiere, Lehigh, So., F
Izzy Kadzban, American, Sr., M
Cami Silvestro, Army West Point, Jr., M
Reese Evans, Bucknell, Sr., M
Allison Hanlon, Boston University, Sr., D
Meghan White, Bucknell, Jr., D
Lauren Stewart, Lafayette, Sr., D
Corrine Lyght, Lehigh, Sr., D
Bridget Carr, Boston University, Fr., GK
Note: Student-athletes are listed by positions; then alphabetically by institution
* Due to a tie in voting, there are 12 members on the second team.
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