Maya Coblentz-Brown and Viktoria Dimitrova from Binghamton's volleyball team have been named to the America East Preseason All-Conference Team, highlighting their strong performances last season. The Bearcats are projected to finish third in the conference according to the preseason poll. Dimitrova, returning after an injury, set personal bests in multiple categories despite missing the first portion of the previous season, while Coblentz-Brown made an impressive impact as a freshman. Both players aim to lead Binghamton to its fifth consecutive America East Volleyball Championship appearance. UMBC topped the preseason poll, followed closely by Bryant and then Binghamton.

By the Numbers
  • Dimitrova achieved 251 kills at an average of 3.44 kills per set.
  • Coblentz-Brown contributed 255 kills, ranking eighth in hitting percentage at .273.
State of Play
  • Binghamton was picked to finish third in the America East preseason poll with 16 points.
  • The Bearcats open their season at the Rocket Invitational on Aug. 28, featuring matches against Bradley and Oakland.
What's Next

Looking forward, Binghamton seeks to secure a spot in the America East Volleyball Championship and is aiming for its first tournament title since 2012. The team's performance in the early season matches will set the tone for their championship aspirations.

Bottom Line

Binghamton's volleyball squad, featuring key returners recognized by the conference, is positioned to make significant strides this season, striving for both regular season and tournament success.