Brianna Fitzgerald and Jenny Walton from SUNY New Paltz's women's basketball team have been honored in the D3Hoops Women's Basketball All-Region teams, with Fitzgerald being named the Most Outstanding Player of Region III and Walton earning second-team honors. This recognition comes after their exceptional performance in leading SUNY New Paltz to its seventh SUNYAC Championship and eighth NCAA Tournament appearance. Fitzgerald becomes the program's first ever Region Player of the Year recipient and Walton earns her first All-Region nod after a career year.

By the Numbers
  • Brianna Fitzgerald led SUNY New Paltz in numerous statistical categories: she played 29 games with 28 starts, scored 545 points, averaged 18.8 points per game, grabbed 147 rebounds, and made 90 steals.
  • Jenny Walton played 28 games with 27 starts, totaled 412 points, averaged 14.7 points per game, secured 144 rebounds, and made 63 steals.
State of Play
  • Brianna Fitzgerald is the program's first ever Region Player of the Year recipient.
  • Both Fitzgerald and Walton have contributed significantly to SUNY New Paltz's seventh SUNYAC Championship and eighth NCAA Tournament appearance.
  • They are the first pair to earn All-Region honors in the same year for SUNY New Paltz since 2019.
Bottom Line

Brianna Fitzgerald and Jenny Walton's outstanding performance has not only earned them individual honors but has also greatly contributed to SUNY New Paltz's success in the tournament, marking a significant achievement for the program.