NORTH ATTLEBORO, Mass. – Following the release of the 2026 Northeast 10 Conference postseason awards, the Saint Anselm College women's soccer team placed six student-athletes on the league's All-Conference teams, highlighted by First Team honors for senior Hailee Pickles.
Senior defender Hailee Pickles earned First Team All-Conference honors after appearing in eight games for the Hawks this season, making five starts as a center back. Pickles has helped anchor a Saint Anselm defensive unit that has recorded five shutouts, including a 3-0 victory over Southern Connecticut State and a 1-0 win against Adelphi. The Methuen, Mass., native netted her first collegiate goal on Oct. 20 at Southern New Hampshire, scoring the game-winner in a 2-1 victory over the Penmen. Following her performance, Pickles earned NE10 Defensive Player of the Week honors.
Junior midfielder Meghan Deneen received Second Team All-Conference recognition after starting all 16 games for the Hawks this season. Deneen leads the team with five goals while adding one assist for 11 points, ranking second on the team in total points. The junior has also recorded one game-winning goal, which came in Saint Anselm's 3-0 shutout victory over Southern Connecticut State on Oct. 17.
Junior defender Kaitlyn LeBrun garnered Second Team All-Conference honors after appearing in nine games for the Hawks this season, contributing to the team's defensive efforts as a center back. LeBrun has helped Saint Anselm limit opponents to just 9.6 shots per game and 1.25 goals per contest. The Hawks have held opponents to 153 total shots through 16 games, including 81 shots on goal.
Sophomore midfielder Madison Botta earned Third Team All-Conference honors after appearing in all 16 games for the Hawks this season, making 15 starts while recording four goals and two assists for 10 points. Botta leads Saint Anselm with three game-winning goals, tied for second-most in the NE10. Two of her game-winners came during the regular season, helping the Hawks secure conference victories, while her most recent came in Saint Anselm's 2-1 victory over fifth-seeded Assumption in the NE10 Championship First Round on Nov. 1.
Freshman forward Bianca Maciel was named to the NE10 All-Rookie Team after appearing in all 16 games for the Hawks this season, making two starts while recording two goals and three assists for seven points. Maciel earned NE10 Rookie of the Week honors on Oct. 12 following a five-point performance in Saint Anselm's 5-3 victory at Pace on Oct. 10. Her seven points rank fifth on the team, while her three assists rank fourth.
Freshman midfielder Samantha Roux also earned NE10 All-Rookie Team recognition after appearing in 12 games for the Hawks this season, making one start while registering two goals and two assists for six points. Roux netted her first collegiate goal in Saint Anselm's 5-3 victory at Pace on Oct. 10. Her six points are tied for sixth on the team, while her two assists are tied for third on the team.
The Hawks (9-6-1) earned the No. 4 seed in the NE10 Championship after finishing conference play with a 5-4 record. Saint Anselm defeated fifth-seeded Assumption, 2-1, in the first round on Sunday to advance to the NE10 Semifinals, where the Hawks will face top-seeded Franklin Pierce University on Thursday, Nov. 5. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. at Sodexo Field in Rindge, N.H.
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