SYRACUSE, N.Y. - The SUNYAC names Geneseo's Meg Seely the 2023 Women's Lacrosse Scholar Athlete of the Year as nominated and voted on by the conference sports information directors. 

Seeley helped lead the Knights to the program's first-ever SUNYAC title, and was named a First-Team All-State University of New York Athletic Conference (SUNYAC) member as a defender. Seeley was also named All-Region and a USA Lacrosse Magazine Third-Team All-American. She was second on the team in caused turnovers and ground balls. She is a senior psychology major with a 3.66 overall GPA.

During each season, the conference honors student-athletes for their efforts in their sport, as well as their academics. Out of hundreds of spring athletes, one athlete from each sport was selected for this distinction. In order to be eligible for the SUNYAC Scholar Athlete of the Year award student-athletes must prove both academic and athletic excellence by obtaining a minimum 3.30 overall GPA, be a starter or significant reserve for their team, and be at least a sophomore. The SUNYAC Scholar Athlete Award began in 2016-17.