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Photo by Mackenzie Miles/Maryland Athletics HEAMPSTEAD, N.Y. — Maryland delivered in crunch time to earn a trip to NCAA Championship Weekend with a 14-11 win over Duke in an NCAA Men's Lacrosse Quarterfinal match held Saturday at Shuart Stadium.The 10th-ranked Terrapins (10-5) trailed 9-7 entering the fourth quarter before exploding for seven goals to pull out the win against the second-ranked Blue Devils (13-6). Daniel Maltz scored a pair of goals with five minutes left in regulation to break an 11-11 tie as Maryland made the most of its first lead of the game. Maryland continues its title quest next Saturday, meeting the winner of Sunday's Johns Hopkins-Virginia game.

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Photo by Marty Corcoran/Johns Hopkins Athletics Day two of the NCAA Men's Lacrosse Championships saw Johns Hopkins advance to the quarterfinals with a win over Lehigh while Penn State was eliminated on the road by Georgetown. BALTIMORE, Md. — Johns Hopkins staged a late rally to pull out a 13-10 victory over Lehigh at Homewood Field. The Blue Jays trailed 10-9 with under seven minutes left in regulation before exploding for four goals in 3 minutes, 21 seconds. Matt Collison finished with four goals and five points and teammate Tyler Dunn won 11 faceoffs and gathered 10 ground balls. Both teams managed 22 shots on goal.No. 3 seed Johns Hopkins (11-4) will meet No. 6 seed Virginia on Sunday in Towson, Md. WASHINGTON, D.C. — Penn State's season came to an end with a 12-9 loss to Georgetown at Cooper Field Sunday afternoon. Penn State (11-5) led 9-7 after 45 minutes but were held scoreless in the fourth quarter. Matt Traynor registered a hat trick and a team-high 11 shots for the Nittany Lions.

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Johns Hopkins Earns Spot in NCAA Quarterfinals

Photo courtesy of Maryland Athletics Maryland took advantage of its home field to post an NCAA First Round win while Michigan fell on the road as the NCAA Men's Lacrosse Championships began Saturday.COLLEGE PARK, Md. — Maryland's offense came alive in a 16-8 victory over Princeton at SECU Stadium. Maryland (9-5) scored 11 first half goals and held Princeton to three goals over the first 30 minutes. Eric Spanos struck for four goals while Eric Malever and Jack Koras registered hat tricks. Defenseman Ajax Zappitello forced three turnovers and specialist Luke Wierman dominated the X by winning 20-of-26 faceoffs. The No. 7 seed Terps will face No. 2 seed Duke on May 18 in Hempstead, N.Y. DENVER, Colo. — Michigan fell into an early hole and came up short in its comeback attempt in a 16-11 loss to No. 5 seed Denver at Barton Lacrosse Stadium. The Pioneers (12-3) jumped out to a 9-1 lead in the first half. The Wolverines (10-7), closed the gap to three with five-straight goals in the third quarter. It was the closest Michigan would get. Justin Tiernan compiled a team-high four goals and Ryan Cohen contributed six points (three goals, three assists). NCAA First Round action continues Sunday with Johns Hopkins hosting Lehigh at Noon ET and Penn State taking on Georgetown at 2:30 p.m. ET.

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Maryland Moves on to NCAA Quarterfinals

ROSEMONT, Ill. – Eleven players from the Big Ten Conference were selected at the 2024 Premier Lacrosse League Draft, held May 7 in Bristol, Conn. Maryland’s Ajax Zappitello, the 2024 Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year, was chosen third overall by the Maryland Whipsnakes while Rutgers midfielder Shane Knobloch, a 2024 Big Ten First Team selection, was selected fourth overall by the Carolina Chaos. All six Big Ten programs were represented in the draft as Johns Hopkins had a conference-high three players selected followed by Maryland (2), Michigan (2), Rutgers (2), Ohio State (1) and Penn State (1). The sixth PLL season begins June 1-2 in Albany, N.Y.2024 Premier Lacrosse League Draft Selections<table border="1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td style="width: 138px;text-align: center;background-color: rgb(0, 133, 202);">Name, Pos.</td><td style="width: 102px;text-align: center;background-color: rgb(0, 133, 202);">School</td><td style="width: 48px;text-align: center;background-color: rgb(0, 133, 202);">Round</td><td style="width: 48px;text-align: center;background-color: rgb(0, 133, 202);">Pick</td><td style="width: 168px;text-align: center;background-color: rgb(0, 133, 202);">PLL Team</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 138px;text-align: center;">Ajax Zappitello, D</td><td style="width: 102px;text-align: center;">Maryland</td><td style="width: 48px;text-align: center;">1</td><td style="width: 48px;text-align: center;">3</td><td style="width: 168px;text-align: center;">Maryland Whipsnakes</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 138px;text-align: center;">Shane Knobloch, M</td><td style="width: 102px;text-align: center;">Rutgers</td><td style="width: 48px;text-align: center;">1</td><td style="width: 48px;text-align: center;">4</td><td style="width: 168px;text-align: center;">Carolina Chaos</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 138px;text-align: center;">Beau Pederson, SSDM</td><td style="width: 102px;text-align: center;">Michigan</td><td style="width: 48px;text-align: center;">2</td><td style="width: 48px;text-align: center;">13</td><td style="width: 168px;text-align: center;">Utah Archers</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 138px;text-align: center;">TJ Malone, A</td><td style="width: 102px;text-align: center;">Penn State</td><td style="width: 48px;text-align: center;">3</td><td style="width: 48px;text-align: center;">17</td><td style="width: 168px;text-align: center;">Maryland Whipsnakes</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 138px;text-align: center;">Garrett Degnon, A</td><td style="width: 102px;text-align: center;">Johns Hopkins</td><td style="width: 48px;text-align: center;">3</td><td style="width: 48px;text-align: center;">18</td><td style="width: 168px;text-align: center;">California Redwoods</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 138px;text-align: center;">Ross Scott, A</td><td style="width: 102px;text-align: center;">Rutgers</td><td style="width: 48px;text-align: center;">3</td><td style="width: 48px;text-align: center;">20</td><td style="width: 168px;text-align: center;">Carolina Chaos</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 138px;text-align: center;">Marcus Hudgins, D</td><td style="width: 102px;text-align: center;">Ohio State</td><td style="width: 48px;text-align: center;">3</td><td style="width: 48px;text-align: center;">23</td><td style="width: 168px;text-align: center;">Philadelphia Waterdogs</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 138px;text-align: center;">Luke Wierman, FO</td><td style="width: 102px;text-align: center;">Maryland</td><td style="width: 48px;text-align: center;">4</td><td style="width: 48px;text-align: center;">25</td><td style="width: 168px;text-align: center;">Denver Outlaws</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 138px;text-align: center;">Chayse Ierlan, G</td><td style="width: 102px;text-align: center;">Johns Hopkins</td><td style="width: 48px;text-align: center;">4</td><td style="width: 48px;text-align: center;">29</td><td style="width: 168px;text-align: center;">California Redwoods</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 138px;text-align: center;">Scott Smith, D</td><td style="width: 102px;text-align: center;">Johns Hopkins</td><td style="width: 48px;text-align: center;">4</td><td style="width: 48px;text-align: center;">30</td><td style="width: 168px;text-align: center;">Boston Cannons</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 138px;text-align: center;">Michael Boehm, A</td><td style="width: 102px;text-align: center;">Michigan</td><td style="width: 48px;text-align: center;">4</td><td style="width: 48px;text-align: center;">31</td><td style="width: 168px;text-align: center;">Philadelphia Waterdogs</td></tr></tbody></table>

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Eleven Big Ten Players Selected in PLL Draft

<a href="https://www.ncaa.com/brackets/lacrosse-men/d1/2024" target="_self">NCAA BRACKET</a>ROSEMONT, Ill. – The Big Ten Conference has qualified four teams for the 2024 NCAA Division I Men’s Lacrosse Championship. Michigan received the conference’s automatic berth while Johns Hopkins, Maryland and Penn State earned at-large berths.The NCAA field includes 18 teams with an opening round play-in game taking place on Wednesday (May 8) followed by eight, first round contests occurring Saturday and Sunday (May 11-12) on campus sites. Quarterfinals games will take place at Shuart Stadium in Hempstead, N.Y. and at Unitas Stadium in Towson, Md., on May 18-19 with the semifinals and final slated for Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on May 25 and May 27.Johns Hopkins (10-4), the No. 3 seed, will host Lehigh (10-6), the Patriot League Tournament champion, at Noon ET on Sunday (May 12) at Homewood Field in Baltimore, Md. The Big Ten regular season champion, the Blue Jays are making their second-straight NCAA appearance and 49th overall.Maryland (8-5), the No. 7 seed, entertains Princeton (11-4), the Ivy League Tournament titlist, at 7:30 p.m. ET on Saturday (May 11) at SECU Stadium in College Park, Md. The Terrapins are making their 21st-consecutive trip to the NCAA Tournament and 46th appearance overall. Maryland won the national title in 2022.Michigan (10-6) will encounter No. 5 seed Denver (11-3) at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday (May 11) at Peter Barton Lacrosse Stadium in Denver, Colo. The Wolverines, who captured the Big Ten Tournament title on Saturday, are making their second consecutive trip to the NCAAs.Penn State (11-4) will take on No. 8 seed Georgetown (12-3), the Big East Tournament champions, at 2:30 p.m. ET Sunday (May 12) at Cooper Field in Washington, D.C. The Nittany Lions are making their second-straight NCAA appearance and seventh trip overall to the NCAA postseason. Penn State advanced to the NCAA Championship Weekend last season.All four games involving Big Ten teams will be broadcast on ESPNU.

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Four Big Ten Teams Chosen to NCAA Men's Lacrosse Tournament

<table style="text-align: center;"><thead style="text-align: center;"><tr style="text-align: center;"><th colspan="5" style="text-align: center;">NCAA TOURNAMENT</th></tr></thead><tbody style="text-align: center;"><tr><td>Date</td><td>Match</td><td>Location</td><td>Time (ET)</td><td>Links</td></tr><tr style="text-align: center;"><td colspan="5" style="text-align: center;">First Round</td></tr><tr><td>Saturday, May 11</td><td>#5 Denver d. Michigan, 16-11</td><td>Denver, Colo.</td><td>5 p.m.</td><td>ESPNU |<a href="https://www.ncaa.com/game/6292092" target="_self"> </a><a href="https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/sidearm.nextgen.sites/mgoblue.com/documents/2024/5/11/20240511-lxm-denver.pdf?timestamp=20240511113833" target="_self">Box Score</a> | <a href="https://mgoblue.com/news/2024/5/11/mens-lacrosse-wolverines-season-come-to-close-at-hands-of-no-6-pioneers-in-ncaa-tournament" target="_self">Recap</a></td></tr><tr><td>Saturday, May 11</td><td>#7 Maryland d. Princeton, 16-8</td><td>College Park, Md.</td><td>7:30 p.m.</td><td>ESPNU | <a href="https://dxbhsrqyrr690.cloudfront.net/sidearm.nextgen.sites/umterps.com/stats/mlax/2024/pdf/20240511090554-MD051124.pdf" target="_self">Box Score </a>| <a href="https://umterps.com/news/2024/5/11/mens-lacrosse-mlax-vs-princeton-ncaa-round-1-5-11.aspx" target="_self">Recap</a></td></tr><tr><td>Sunday, May 12</td><td>#3 Johns Hopkins d. Lehigh, 13-10</td><td>Baltimore, Md.</td><td>12 p.m.</td><td>ESPNU | <a href="https://dxbhsrqyrr690.cloudfront.net/sidearm.nextgen.sites/hopkinssports.com/stats/mlax/2024/pdf/20240512030830-0512-LEH.pdf" target="_self">Box Score</a><a href="https://www.ncaa.com/game/6292097" target="_self"> </a>| <a href="https://hopkinssports.com/news/2024/5/12/mens-lacrosse-late-push-propels-hopkins-past-lehigh-13-10-into-ncaa-quarterfinals.aspx" target="_self">Recap</a></td></tr><tr><td>Sunday, May 12</td><td>#8 Georgetown d. Penn State, 12-9</td><td>Washington, D.C.</td><td>2:30 p.m.</td><td>ESPNU | <a href="https://dxbhsrqyrr690.cloudfront.net/sidearm.nextgen.sites/gopsusports.com/stats/mlax/2024/pdf/20240512042716-24GAME16.pdf" target="_self">Box Score</a> | <a href="https://gopsusports.com/news/2024/5/12/no-9-8-mens-lacrosse-falls-to-no-7-6-georgetown-12-9-in-ncaa-tournament-first-round.aspx" target="_self">Recap</a></td></tr><tr style="text-align: center;"><td colspan="5" style="text-align: center;">Quarterfinals</td></tr><tr><td>Saturday, May 18</td><td>#7 Maryland d. #2 Duke, 14-11 </td><td>Hempstead, N.Y.</td><td>2:30 p.m.</td><td>ESPNU |<a href="https://dxbhsrqyrr690.cloudfront.net/sidearm.nextgen.sites/umterps.com/stats/mlax/2024/pdf/20240518061213-NCAAQF02.pdf" target="_self"> Box Score</a> |<a href="https://umterps.com/news/2024/5/18/mens-lacrosse-mlax-quarterfinals-vs-duke-5-18.aspx" target="_self"> Recap</a></td></tr><tr><td>Sunday, May 19</td><td>#3 Johns Hoplins vs. #6 Virginia</td><td>Towson, Md.</td><td>2:30 p.m.</td><td>ESPNU | <a href="https://www.ncaa.com/game/6292101" target="_self">Live Stats </a>| Recap</td></tr><tr style="text-align: center;"><td colspan="5" style="text-align: center;">Semifinals</td></tr><tr><td>Saturday, May 25</td><td>#7 Maryland vs. TBA</td><td>Philadelphia, Pa.</td><td>TBA</td><td>ESPNU | Live Stats | Recap</td></tr><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table>

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NCAA Men's Lacrosse Tournament Central

Photo by Kirk IrwinCOLUMBUS, Ohio – No. 4 seed Michigan started out of the gates quickly and didn’t look back in recording a 16-4 victory over third seed Penn State to win the 2024 Big Ten Men’s Lacrosse Tournament Championship Saturday evening at the Ohio State Lacrosse Stadium. Michigan receives the Big Ten’s automatic berth into the NCAA Tournament. Lightning caused the game to be delayed by 52 minutes, but Michigan wasted little time getting on the board, scoring six seconds into the contest for the quickest goal in tournament history. The Wolverines (10-6) scored two more times in the opening five minutes and built a 6-1 cushion after one quarter of action. Michigan took a 9-3 lead into halftime and outscored Penn State, 6-0, in the third quarter to secure its second-straight tournament title. Ryan Cohen produced a record seven assists while Justin Tiernan finished with five goals. Michael Boehm earned the tournament’s Most Outstanding Player Award after compiling nine goals and 14 points in three games. Michigan placed five players on the all-tournament team while Penn State (11-4) earned three selections. The Big Ten will find out how many of its teams qualify for the postseason when the NCAA Selection Show airs Sunday evening at 9:30 p.m. ET on ESPN2. Tournament Most Outstanding Player: Michael Boehm, MICH All-Tournament Team: Garrett Degnon, JHU Ajax Zappitello, MD Michael Boehm, MICH Ryan Cohen, MICH Hunter Taylor, MICH Jack Whitney, MICH Justin Wietfeldt, MICH TJ Malone, PSU Matt Traynor, PSU Luke Walstrum, PSU

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Michigan Wins Big Ten Men’s Lacrosse Tournament Title

Photo by Kirk IrwinCOLUMBUS, Ohio — Michigan and Penn State won semifinal games at the Big Ten Men's Lacrosse Tournament Thursday evening to advance to Saturday's Championship Final. The No. 4 seed Wolverines (9-6) posted a 10-7 come-from-behind win over top seed Johns Hopkins (10-4) in the first semifinal at the Ohio State Lacrosse Stadium. The Blue Jays opened a 6-1 lead early in the second period, but were held to one goal the rest of the way. By going on a 9-1 run, Michigan recorded the largest comeback in Big Ten Tournament history. Michigan's Michael Boehm tallied a game-high five goals as part of a six-point night while Garrett Degnon registered a hat trick for Johns Hopkins. Michigan twice converted on the man-up and finished with a 23-15 advantage in shots on goal. No. 3 seed Penn State jumped to an early lead and never trailed in registering a 19-9 victory over No. 2 seed Maryland. In the process, Penn State set a tournament record for most goals in a game. The Nittany Lions (11-3) opened a 7-1 lead in the second period and took an 11-3 lead into halftime. Maryland (8-5) scored four goals within a span of 2 minutes, 47 seconds in the third quarter to narrow the gap to five goals, but couldn't draw any closer. Penn State's Matt Traynor recorded a six-point night behind five goals while teammates TJ Malone and Mac Costin provided three goals. Maryland received two goals apiece from Eric Spanos and Daniel Maltz. Michigan and Penn State meet at 8 p.m. ET Saturday in the Big Ten Championship Game. Both programs are looking for their second titles.

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Men's Lacrosse Tournament Update: Michigan, Penn State Advance to Final

The 2024 Big Ten Men's Lacrosse Tournament began Saturday with Michigan and Penn State winning quarterfinal matches. The field is now set for the semifinals next Thursday in Columbus. ANN ARBOR, Mich. — No. 4 seed Michigan made it two wins in as many weeks against No. 5 seed Ohio State with a 15-9 win in the Big Ten tournament opener.Trailing 3-1 late in the first period, the 19th-ranked Wolverines went on a 6-2 run leading into halftime and never trailed thereafter. Ryan Cohen and Justin Tiernan recorded hat tricks while Michael Boehm recorded a game-high four points (2 goals, 2 assists). The Buckeyes (6-9) were led offensively by Kurt Brunn's three goals and Jack McKenna's three points (2-1). The teams finished even in faceoffs (14-for-28).The 19th-ranked Wolverines (8-6) will meet No. 1 seed and third-ranked Johns Hopkins (10-3) on Thursday at 6 p.m. in a semifinal match carried by BTN. UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — No. 3 seed Penn State moved on to the semifinals with a 14-8 win over No. 6 seed Rutgers at Panzer Stadium.The Nittany Lions (11-3) received a stellar effort from goalie Jack Fracyon, the Big Ten's Specialist of the Year, whose 18 saves were the second-most in a tournament game. At the other end of the field, Rutgers freshman Cardin Stoller was equally up to the task, making 18 saves as well.TJ Malone, the Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year, provided a game-high seven points off four goals and three assists for Penn State. PSU scored four goals in the second period to open a three goal lead, then held Rutgers (7-8) to just three second-half goals. Rutgers did received a hat trick from Colin Kurdyla.Penn State will take on No. 2 seed Maryland on Thursday at 8:30 p.m. inside the Ohio State Lacrosse Stadium.

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Michigan, Penn State Win Quarterfinal Matches to Open Big Ten Tournament

ROSEMONT, Ill. – The Big Ten Conference released its individual award winners, All-Big Ten teams and Sportsmanship Award recipients for men's lacrosse on Wednesday.Penn State's TJ Malone was named Offensive Player of the Year and Maryland's Ajax Zappitello tabbed Defensive Player of the Year. Goalkeepers Jack Fracyon of Penn State and Cardin Stoller of Rutgers were selected as Specialist of the Year and Freshman of the Year respectively. Peter Milliman of Johns Hopkins was a unanimous selection as Coach of the Year.Penn State produced a conference-high five All-Big Ten selections while Johns Hopkins and Maryland had four players honored. The 10-member first and second teams, along with the individual awards, were voted on by conference head coaches.A graduate student, Malone becomes the first two-time winner of the Offensive Player Award having been recognized last season. Malone scored a league-best 17 goals and shared scoring honors with 23 points in five conference games. On the season, the attacker leads all Big Ten players with 61 points (32 goals, 29 assists) and ranks third nationally in points per game (5.55).A close defenseman, Zappitello is completing his fourth season with the Terrapins. The senior was named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week on Feb. 20 and twice was selected to the Team of the Week by the United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association. His 18 caused turnovers ranks fourth-best among Big Ten players. With Zappitello's selection, Maryland has now won the Defensive Player Award four-straight years and six times overall.Fracyon receives the Specialist Award for the second year in a row. The junior ranks sixth in the NCAA in saves per game (13.5) and save percentage (.589). He was named Big Ten Specialist of the Week on two occasions and is now a two-time All-Big Ten First Team honoree. Fracyon, along with Malone and Zappitello, is a nominee for the Tewaaraton Award, given to the best player in college lacrosse.Stoller claimed four Big Ten Freshman of the Week Awards and one Specialist of the Week honor en route to making 13 starts in net for the Scarlet Knights. His 19 saves against Massachusetts and Michigan matched a Big Ten single-game high. Stoller was named USA Lacrosse Magazine Division I National Player of the Week on March 19.Milliman led Johns Hopkins to its first-ever outright Big Ten Championship and the school's third Big Ten title overall. The Blue Jays went 5-0 during the conference campaign and are ranked third nationally by USILA.The Big Ten also recognized six Sportsmanship Award honorees. The students chosen are individuals who have distinguished themselves through sportsmanship and ethical behavior. These students must also be in good academic standing and have demonstrated good citizenship outside of the sports-competition setting.The Big Ten Tournament begins Saturday with quarterfinal matches at Michigan and Penn State. The semifinals and championship game will be played May 2 and May 4 in Columbus, Ohio.2024 BIG TEN MEN'S LACROSSE AWARDS OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR: TJ Malone, Gr., A, Penn State DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Ajax Zappitello, Sr. D, Maryland SPECIALIST OF THE YEAR: Jack Fracyon, Jr. G, Penn State FRESHMAN OF THE YEAR: Cardin Stoller, Fr., G, Rutgers COACH OF THE YEAR: Peter Milliman, Johns Hopkins + ALL-BIG TEN FIRST TEAM&nbsp;<table border="1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td style="width: 144px;text-align: center;background-color: rgb(0, 133, 202);">Name</td><td style="width: 105px;text-align: center;background-color: rgb(0, 133, 202);">School</td><td style="width: 33px;text-align: center;background-color: rgb(0, 133, 202);">Yr.</td><td style="width: 111px;text-align: center;background-color: rgb(0, 133, 202);">Position</td><td style="width: 213px;text-align: center;background-color: rgb(0, 133, 202);">Hometown</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 144px;text-align: center;">Garrett Degnon</td><td style="width: 105px;text-align: center;">Johns Hopkins</td><td style="width: 33px;text-align: center;">Gr.</td><td style="width: 111px;text-align: center;">Attack</td><td style="width: 213px;text-align: center;">Harwood, Md.</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 144px;text-align: center;">Chayse Ierlan</td><td style="width: 105px;text-align: center;">Johns Hopkins</td><td style="width: 33px;text-align: center;">Gr.</td><td style="width: 111px;text-align: center;">Goalie</td><td style="width: 213px;text-align: center;">Victor, N.Y.</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 144px;text-align: center;">Scott Smith</td><td style="width: 105px;text-align: center;">Johns Hopkins</td><td style="width: 33px;text-align: center;">Sr.</td><td style="width: 111px;text-align: center;">Defense</td><td style="width: 213px;text-align: center;">Berwyn, Pa.</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 144px;text-align: center;">Ajax Zappitello</td><td style="width: 105px;text-align: center;">Maryland</td><td style="width: 33px;text-align: center;">Sr.</td><td style="width: 111px;text-align: center;">Defense</td><td style="width: 213px;text-align: center;">Portland, Ore.</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 144px;text-align: center;">Justin Wietfeldt</td><td style="width: 105px;text-align: center;">Michigan</td><td style="width: 33px;text-align: center;">Sr.</td><td style="width: 111px;text-align: center;">Faceoff</td><td style="width: 213px;text-align: center;">New Canaan, Conn.</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 144px;text-align: center;">Marcus Hudgins</td><td style="width: 105px;text-align: center;">Ohio State</td><td style="width: 33px;text-align: center;">Sr.</td><td style="width: 111px;text-align: center;">Defense</td><td style="width: 213px;text-align: center;">Syracuse, N.Y.</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 144px;text-align: center;">Jack Fracyon</td><td style="width: 105px;text-align: center;">Penn State</td><td style="width: 33px;text-align: center;">Jr.</td><td style="width: 111px;text-align: center;">Goalie</td><td style="width: 213px;text-align: center;">Annapolis, Md.</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 144px;text-align: center;">TJ Malone</td><td style="width: 105px;text-align: center;">Penn State</td><td style="width: 33px;text-align: center;">Gr.</td><td style="width: 111px;text-align: center;">Attack</td><td style="width: 213px;text-align: center;">West Chester, Pa.</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 144px;text-align: center;">Shane Knobloch</td><td style="width: 105px;text-align: center;">Rutgers</td><td style="width: 33px;text-align: center;">Sr.</td><td style="width: 111px;text-align: center;">Midfield</td><td style="width: 213px;text-align: center;">Moorestown, N.J.</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 144px;text-align: center;">Ross Scott</td><td style="width: 105px;text-align: center;">Rutgers</td><td style="width: 33px;text-align: center;">Gr.</td><td style="width: 111px;text-align: center;">Attack</td><td style="width: 213px;text-align: center;">West Linn, Ore.</td></tr></tbody></table> ALL-BIG TEN SECOND TEAM&nbsp;<table border="1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td style="width: 144px;text-align: center;background-color: rgb(0, 133, 202);">Name</td><td style="width: 105px;text-align: center;background-color: rgb(0, 133, 202);">School</td><td style="width: 33px;text-align: center;background-color: rgb(0, 133, 202);">Yr.</td><td style="width: 111px;text-align: center;background-color: rgb(0, 133, 202);">Position</td><td style="width: 213px;text-align: center;background-color: rgb(0, 133, 202);">Hometown</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 144px;text-align: center;">Jacob Angelus</td><td style="width: 105px;text-align: center;">Johns Hopkins</td><td style="width: 33px;text-align: center;">Gr.</td><td style="width: 111px;text-align: center;">Attack</td><td style="width: 213px;text-align: center;">Chantilly, Va.</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 144px;text-align: center;">Eric Spanos</td><td style="width: 105px;text-align: center;">Maryland</td><td style="width: 33px;text-align: center;">Jr.</td><td style="width: 111px;text-align: center;">Midfield</td><td style="width: 213px;text-align: center;">Pottstown, Pa.</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 144px;text-align: center;">Luke Wierman</td><td style="width: 105px;text-align: center;">Maryland</td><td style="width: 33px;text-align: center;">Gr.</td><td style="width: 111px;text-align: center;">Faceoff</td><td style="width: 213px;text-align: center;">West Chester, Pa.</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 144px;text-align: center;">Michael Boehm</td><td style="width: 105px;text-align: center;">Michigan</td><td style="width: 33px;text-align: center;">Sr.</td><td style="width: 111px;text-align: center;">Attack</td><td style="width: 213px;text-align: center;">Rocky River, Ohio</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 144px;text-align: center;">Beau Pederson</td><td style="width: 105px;text-align: center;">Michigan</td><td style="width: 33px;text-align: center;">Gr.</td><td style="width: 111px;text-align: center;">SS Def. Midfield</td><td style="width: 213px;text-align: center;">Park City, Utah</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 144px;text-align: center;">Justin Tiernan</td><td style="width: 105px;text-align: center;">Michigan</td><td style="width: 33px;text-align: center;">Gr.</td><td style="width: 111px;text-align: center;">Attack</td><td style="width: 213px;text-align: center;">Huntington, N.Y.</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 144px;text-align: center;">Eli Fisher</td><td style="width: 105px;text-align: center;">Ohio State</td><td style="width: 33px;text-align: center;">Gr.</td><td style="width: 111px;text-align: center;">Def. Midfield</td><td style="width: 213px;text-align: center;">Allentown, Pa.</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 144px;text-align: center;">Grant Haus</td><td style="width: 105px;text-align: center;">Penn State</td><td style="width: 33px;text-align: center;">Gr.</td><td style="width: 111px;text-align: center;">SS Def. Midfield</td><td style="width: 213px;text-align: center;">Palmyra, Pa.</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 144px;text-align: center;">Alex Ross</td><td style="width: 105px;text-align: center;">Penn State</td><td style="width: 33px;text-align: center;">So.</td><td style="width: 111px;text-align: center;">Defense</td><td style="width: 213px;text-align: center;">Davidsonville, Md.</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 144px;text-align: center;">Matt Traynor</td><td style="width: 105px;text-align: center;">Penn State</td><td style="width: 33px;text-align: center;">Jr.</td><td style="width: 111px;text-align: center;">Attack</td><td style="width: 213px;text-align: center;">Downingtown, Pa.</td></tr></tbody></table> BIG TEN SPORTSMANSHIP AWARDS&nbsp;<table border="1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr><tr><td style="width: 144px;text-align: center;background-color: rgb(0, 133, 202);">Name</td><td style="width: 105px;text-align: center;background-color: rgb(0, 133, 202);">School</td><td style="width: 33px;text-align: center;background-color: rgb(0, 133, 202);">Yr.</td><td style="width: 111px;text-align: center;background-color: rgb(0, 133, 202);">Position</td><td style="width: 213px;text-align: center;background-color: rgb(0, 133, 202);">Hometown</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 144px;text-align: center;">Johnathan Peshko</td><td style="width: 105px;text-align: center;">Johns Hopkins</td><td style="width: 33px;text-align: center;">Sr.</td><td style="width: 111px;text-align: center;">Midfield</td><td style="width: 213px;text-align: center;">Etobicoke, Ontario</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 144px;text-align: center;">Gabe Goforth</td><td style="width: 105px;text-align: center;">Maryland</td><td style="width: 33px;text-align: center;">Sr.</td><td style="width: 111px;text-align: center;">Midfield</td><td style="width: 213px;text-align: center;">Chester Springs, Pa.</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 144px;text-align: center;">Ryan Schriber</td><td style="width: 105px;text-align: center;">Michigan</td><td style="width: 33px;text-align: center;">Gr.</td><td style="width: 111px;text-align: center;">LS Midfield</td><td style="width: 213px;text-align: center;">Wilton, Conn.</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 144px;text-align: center;">Jacob Snyder</td><td style="width: 105px;text-align: center;">Ohio State</td><td style="width: 33px;text-align: center;">Gr.</td><td style="width: 111px;text-align: center;">Defense</td><td style="width: 213px;text-align: center;">Fallston, Md.</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 144px;text-align: center;">Jake Morin</td><td style="width: 105px;text-align: center;">Penn State</td><td style="width: 33px;text-align: center;">Sr.</td><td style="width: 111px;text-align: center;">Midfield</td><td style="width: 213px;text-align: center;">Garnet Valley, Pa.</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 144px;text-align: center;">Tommy Mendyke</td><td style="width: 105px;text-align: center;">Rutgers</td><td style="width: 33px;text-align: center;">Jr.</td><td style="width: 111px;text-align: center;">Defense</td><td style="width: 213px;text-align: center;">Eden Prairie, Minn.</td></tr></tbody></table>

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