Guard Abby Antognoli ’25 became the 21st player in Lafayette women’s basketball history to reach 1,000 points after a three-point bucket from the corner in Lafayette’s matchup against Monmouth in early December. The Bayhead, N.J., economics major capped her career with 1,301 points and 357 assists, ranking her ninth in all-time scoring and fifth in assists.

Justin Vander Baan ’25 (pictured) was honored as the Patriot League Men’s Basketball Defensive Player of the Year. The Northbridge, Mass., native blocked 82 shots in 2024-25, ranking him third in the nation in blocks per game at the conclusion of the Leopards’ season. The psychology major finished his career second in Lafayette history for blocks (191).

Both Antognoli and Vander Baan earned Academic All- Patriot League Team honors.