Binghamton Volleyball Clinches America East Tournament Berth
Binghamton swept UAlbany and NJIT to finish 14-9 overall and earn a fifth straight America East Championship appearance.
Updated on Nov. 9, 2026 in Volleyball
Binghamton volleyball clinched a spot in the America East Volleyball Championship after sweeping UAlbany on the road on November 6, 2026, and NJIT at home in its regular season finale on November 8. The team finished the regular season with a 14-9 overall record and 5-4 in America East play.
Why it matters
Binghamton needed a win against either UAlbany or NJIT to secure a postseason berth, and the sweeps ensured the team reached its fifth consecutive America East Championship. Head coach Allie Yaeger attributed the team's late-season play to finally being healthy after a season of injuries.
Binghamton's sweeps came by set scores of 25-22, 25-19 and 25-23 at UAlbany and 25-18, 25-22 and 25-14 against NJIT. The final regular season standings and tournament seeding were not included in the source material.
The players
Allie Yaeger
Head coach of Binghamton volleyball, who said the team is healthy after a season of not being healthy.
Magi Milicevic
Junior outside hitter for Binghamton who recorded kills in the late stretch of the first UAlbany set.
Viktoria Dimitrova
Junior outside hitter for Binghamton who recorded four kills in the second UAlbany set.
The details
Binghamton trailed or was tied in several sets against UAlbany before winning three straight. Against NJIT, the team used strong blocking in the third set to regain control, with junior outside hitters Magi Milicevic and Viktoria Dimitrova contributing key kills.
Timeline
November 6, 2026: Binghamton swept UAlbany on the road.
November 8, 2026: Binghamton swept NJIT in its regular season home finale.
November 15, 2026: Binghamton hosts UMBC at 1 p.m.
November 20-22, 2026: America East Volleyball Championship.
Season Trajectory
Binghamton's fifth consecutive America East Championship appearance extends a sustained run of conference postseason play for the program. The clinch came after a 14-9 regular season that was shaped by late-season health improvements.
The America East Championship bracket will determine who advances, so fans should note the November 20 to 22 tournament dates. Binghamton's remaining regular season match against UMBC on November 15 is the final chance to build momentum before postseason play.
The takeaway
Binghamton's healthy roster and consistent sweeps late in the season give the program a strong position heading into the America East Championship. Readers following the team should track the November 15 match against UMBC for further indicators.
What happens next
Binghamton hosts UMBC on November 15, 2026, at 1 p.m., and the America East Volleyball Championship runs November 20 to 22.
Further reading
Find more coverage in the Volleyball section for Binghamton's season.
