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Women's Basketball Earns Five On Academic All-MAC Team
April 02, 2026 | Women's Basketball
AMHERST, Mass. – Five members of the University of Massachusetts women's basketball team earned Academic All-MAC honors, as announced by the conference on Thursday. Lilly Ferguson, Megan Olbrys, Allie Palmieri, Jess Ross and Chinenye Odenigbo were selected for their efforts on the field and in the classroom.
To qualify for the Academic All-MAC Team, a student-athlete must have at least a 3.20 cumulative GPA and have participated in at least 50 percent of the contests scheduled or completed in the particular sport. First-year students and ANY transfer in their first year of residence are not eligible for the award.
Ferguson, a Newington, Connecticut native, is earning her bachelor's degree in Sport Management. Ferguson appeared in all 30 games for the Minutewomen, registering seven starts. She recorded 152 points, 185 rebounds and scored a career-high 13 points against Akron (1/14).
Olbrys, a Norwood, Massachusetts native, is currently working on a bachelors in Communication. Olbrys was a mainstay of the UMass front court, averaging averaged 13.9 points and 7.8 rebounds per game, ranking sixth in the conference in rebounds per game and 50th nationally in field goal percentage (51.3 percent). Olbrys surpassed the 500-career rebound mark this season, and had her highlight moment with a game-winning shot against then-undefeated in conference opponent Miami (OH). For her play this season, Olbrys was named to the All-MAC Second Team.
Palmieri, a Trumbull, Connecticut native, is working on her master's degree in Management. Palmieri appeared in 29 games, starting 28, and averaged a career-high 12.9 points per game. She scored in double-figures 23 times over the season, including a season-high 20 twice. For her play, Palmieri was named as an All-MAC honorable mention.
Ross, an Eastham, Massachusetts native, is earning her bachelor's degree in Sport Management. Ross appeared in 24 games for the Minutewomen, totaling 60 points, 49 rebounds and registered a career-high 13 points against Akron (1/14).
Odenigbo, a Walpole, Massachusetts native, is earning her degree in Communications. Odenigbo appeared in 27 games for the Minutewomen, starting in all 27. The center set career highs in field goals made (83), points (177), assists (33) and blocks (41). Odenigbo's 1.5 blocks per game ranked third in the conference, and field goal percentage of .601 ranked first.
To qualify for the Academic All-MAC Team, a student-athlete must have at least a 3.20 cumulative GPA and have participated in at least 50 percent of the contests scheduled or completed in the particular sport. First-year students and ANY transfer in their first year of residence are not eligible for the award.
Ferguson, a Newington, Connecticut native, is earning her bachelor's degree in Sport Management. Ferguson appeared in all 30 games for the Minutewomen, registering seven starts. She recorded 152 points, 185 rebounds and scored a career-high 13 points against Akron (1/14).
Olbrys, a Norwood, Massachusetts native, is currently working on a bachelors in Communication. Olbrys was a mainstay of the UMass front court, averaging averaged 13.9 points and 7.8 rebounds per game, ranking sixth in the conference in rebounds per game and 50th nationally in field goal percentage (51.3 percent). Olbrys surpassed the 500-career rebound mark this season, and had her highlight moment with a game-winning shot against then-undefeated in conference opponent Miami (OH). For her play this season, Olbrys was named to the All-MAC Second Team.
Palmieri, a Trumbull, Connecticut native, is working on her master's degree in Management. Palmieri appeared in 29 games, starting 28, and averaged a career-high 12.9 points per game. She scored in double-figures 23 times over the season, including a season-high 20 twice. For her play, Palmieri was named as an All-MAC honorable mention.
Ross, an Eastham, Massachusetts native, is earning her bachelor's degree in Sport Management. Ross appeared in 24 games for the Minutewomen, totaling 60 points, 49 rebounds and registered a career-high 13 points against Akron (1/14).
Odenigbo, a Walpole, Massachusetts native, is earning her degree in Communications. Odenigbo appeared in 27 games for the Minutewomen, starting in all 27. The center set career highs in field goals made (83), points (177), assists (33) and blocks (41). Odenigbo's 1.5 blocks per game ranked third in the conference, and field goal percentage of .601 ranked first.
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