Pitman, NJ- Announced on Thursday morning by the New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) office, Montclair State University field hockey goalkeeper SYDNEY WHITE and midfielder/defender EMMA BIANCO represented the Red Hawks on the 2026 All-NJAC list for their performances on the field this season. White was named to the All-NJAC First Team, while Bianco was tabbed an Honorable Mention selection.
 
White started all 15 games she played in this season, racking up 140 saves for 9.33 saves per game. White had the best save percentage (.824) during NJAC play this season and was tied for the best with 84 saves and saves per game (12.00). White had two exceptional games during conference play with 23 saves against Kean and 21 against Stockton, both of which ranked third and fourth, respectively, on the single-game program records. Her performance against Kean also earned her NJAC Defensive Player of the Week and played a big role in her NFHCA Division III National Defensive Player of the Week honor. White finished her junior season with a career total of 361, which ranks her fifth all-time, passing Red Hawk Hall of Famer Megan Bosland.
 
Bianco started all 16 of her appearances this year, playing a pivotal role along the Red Hawk backline, shutting down a multitude of offensive chances throughout the season. Offensively, she led the team with three assists for the season and had a goal for five points this year. Two of her three assists came during a 3-0 win at William Paterson, with her one goal being slotted in during a 4-3 overtime win against Muhlenberg.
 
Both White and Bianco earned their first All-NJAC recognition in their collegiate careers.
 
Montclair finished the 2026 season with a 6-11 overall record and a 3-4 record in NJAC play.