Bridgewater, NJ - The Northeast Conference (NEC) has announced another round of scholar athletes, this time recognizing standout performers from the Spring semester. Whitley Easton earns another conference honor, being named the NEC Women's Lacrosse Scholar-Athlete of the Year.

Easton wrapped up her junior season as the NEC Offensive Player of the Year and was also selected to the All-Conference First Team. She maintained a perfect 4.0 GPA throughout the season, showcasing her dominance not only on the field, but in the classroom. Easton is currently pursuing a degree in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science.

Easton led the NEC in points per game (5.93), assists per game (2.40), and shots per game (7.93) during her standout junior season. She also surpassed the 150-point career milestone and was named an NEC Prime Performer nine times in 2025. As she heads into her senior year, Easton looks to build on her impressive résumé and continue her dominance on the field.

To view the full list of honorees, including the full honor roll list click here.