DECATUR, Ala.- SCAD Women's Lacrosse's
McKinsey Brown,
Ellen Benintendi,
Mollie Geiger and
Annise Berkeley earn NAIA All-American Honors.
First Team All-Americans: McKinsey Brown & Ellen Benintendi
McKinsey Brown earned First Team All-American honors following a stellar season as a dynamic dual-threat on the offensive end. She amassed 72 points on the year, balancing her attack with 45 goals and 27 assists. Brown was remarkably efficient when looking to score, boasting an 80.2% shot-on-goal percentage. Her relentless effort extended beyond the attacking third, as she collected 21 ground balls and caused 17 turnovers.
Joining Brown on the First Team is
Ellen Benintendi, who delivered a dominant, all-around campaign. Benintendi was an offensive powerhouse, racking up 76 points powered by a team-leading 58 goals and 18 assists, all while maintaining a 77.5% shot-on-goal rate. Her impact was arguably most felt in the midfield circle, where she secured an astounding 117 draw controls to guarantee crucial possessions. Benintendi rounded out her elite resume with 22 ground balls and 16 caused turnovers.
Second Team All-American: Mollie Geiger
Mollie Geiger was tabbed a Second Team All-American after serving as the anchor of the defensive unit. A disruptive force against opposing attackers, Geiger led the charge with 28 caused turnovers and scooped up 27 ground balls. While her primary impact was shutting down the opposition, she also proved valuable in transition, contributing two draw controls, a goal, and three assists to tally four points on the season.
Third Team All-American: Annise Berkeley
Annise Berkeley rounded out the accolades, earning Third Team All-American recognition as a premier playmaker. Berkeley finished the season with 46 points, driven heavily by her vision and passing ability, which resulted in 30 assists. When she took the opportunity to score her 16 goals, she was nearly flawless, recording a staggering 91.2% shot-on-goal percentage. Her versatility was on full display as she also added 26 draw controls, 14 ground balls, and nine caused turnovers.
The Bees kickoff the 2026 National Championship taking on No. 6 Marian University on Monday, May 11 at 7 p.m. CT.