Field Hockey | 11/21/2025 9:30:00 AM
Seniors Shannon Cunningham and Sam Lewis from Empire 8 Champion SUNY Geneseo were named to the 2025 National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) Senior Team. A total of 60 athletes from 46 Division III institutions were selected, as this recognition highlights their performances this season as well as their positive impact on and off the field. The NFHCA celebrates their meaningful contributions to the sport.
Cunningham, a native of Poughquag, NY, is an Empire 8 first team all-conference selection as a defender. During her senior season, offensively, she recorded six goals, including a two-goal performance against E8 opponent Russell Sage, and four assists. She registered 32 shots on goal. On defense, she helped lead the team to 13 shutouts on the season.
Lewis, hailing from East Rochester, NY, is also an Empire 8 first team all-conference selection as a midfielder. She recorded 10 goals and 11 assists with 55 shots on goal this season. She included two, two-goal games, one against William Smith and the other against E8 opponent SUNY Brockport. She led the Knights and the Empire 8 in assists, averaging .591 per game.