Mason Woodward is an USILA Third Team All-American
5/25/2023 11:00:00 AM | Men's Lacrosse
Woodward is MU's first three-time all-America selection
USILA Release
LOUISVILLE, Kentucky – Marquette University men's lacrosse defenseman Mason Woodward was named to the 2023 Blatant Lacrosse Division I All-America Third Team, becoming the first three-time USILA All-American in program history, it was announced on Thursday by the United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association.
"Mason has gone head-to-head with some of the best offensive players in the country and we are thrilled he is getting recognized for his play," MU head coach Andrew Stimmel said. "More than his on-ball play is his ability to impact the game by creating turnovers and showcasing his skill set off the ground and in transition. We believe that he is without a doubt one of the best overall players in the country and are excited to have Mason lead our program next year."
Woodward is also the first MU player named to one of the USILA All-America teams since 2016 when Liam Byrnes (second team), Jacob Richard (third team) and B.J. Grill (third team) were all honored as the Golden Eagles earned their first BIG EAST Conference title and the No. 6 seed in the NCAA tournament.
Woodward earned honorable mention all-America status earlier this month from both Inside Lacrosse and USA Lacrosse Magazine.
He was an unanimous All-BIG EAST First Team selection at close defense and was named to the Tewaaraton Award Watch List on Feb. 10. The native of Towson, Maryland has led the Golden Eagles in caused turnovers in each of his four campaigns and is the program's all-time leader in ground balls per game (4.71 per contest). Woodward was also a first team all-league pick during his first conference season in 2021 and was a second team choice last spring.
He posted a career-high 12 ground balls at Utah on Feb. 11 and ended the regular season second in NCAA Division I among close defensemen in ground balls per game (5.00). Overall, he's 42nd nationally in ground balls per game and, in total, posted a career-high seven points (five goals, two assists), 70 ground balls and forced 16 turnovers this season. Marquette all-time ground ball leader Liam Byrnes (218) is just six ground balls ahead of Woodward (212).
Woodward is set to return for his fifth season during the 2023-24 academic year after earning a bachelor's degree this month in exercise physiology. He was recently named to the College Sports Communicators Academic All-District Team after finishing his undergraduate career with a 3.82 cumulative grade-point average, including a perfect 4.0 during the spring semester.
Players selected to the USILA All-America teams were nominated by their coach and then received votes from the All-American Committee.
Keep up with the Marquette men's lacrosse program through social media by following on Twitter (@MarquetteMLax) and Instagram (@MarquetteMLax) and 'liking' on Facebook (/MarquetteMLax).
LOUISVILLE, Kentucky – Marquette University men's lacrosse defenseman Mason Woodward was named to the 2023 Blatant Lacrosse Division I All-America Third Team, becoming the first three-time USILA All-American in program history, it was announced on Thursday by the United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association.
"Mason has gone head-to-head with some of the best offensive players in the country and we are thrilled he is getting recognized for his play," MU head coach Andrew Stimmel said. "More than his on-ball play is his ability to impact the game by creating turnovers and showcasing his skill set off the ground and in transition. We believe that he is without a doubt one of the best overall players in the country and are excited to have Mason lead our program next year."
Woodward is also the first MU player named to one of the USILA All-America teams since 2016 when Liam Byrnes (second team), Jacob Richard (third team) and B.J. Grill (third team) were all honored as the Golden Eagles earned their first BIG EAST Conference title and the No. 6 seed in the NCAA tournament.
Woodward earned honorable mention all-America status earlier this month from both Inside Lacrosse and USA Lacrosse Magazine.
He was an unanimous All-BIG EAST First Team selection at close defense and was named to the Tewaaraton Award Watch List on Feb. 10. The native of Towson, Maryland has led the Golden Eagles in caused turnovers in each of his four campaigns and is the program's all-time leader in ground balls per game (4.71 per contest). Woodward was also a first team all-league pick during his first conference season in 2021 and was a second team choice last spring.
He posted a career-high 12 ground balls at Utah on Feb. 11 and ended the regular season second in NCAA Division I among close defensemen in ground balls per game (5.00). Overall, he's 42nd nationally in ground balls per game and, in total, posted a career-high seven points (five goals, two assists), 70 ground balls and forced 16 turnovers this season. Marquette all-time ground ball leader Liam Byrnes (218) is just six ground balls ahead of Woodward (212).
Woodward is set to return for his fifth season during the 2023-24 academic year after earning a bachelor's degree this month in exercise physiology. He was recently named to the College Sports Communicators Academic All-District Team after finishing his undergraduate career with a 3.82 cumulative grade-point average, including a perfect 4.0 during the spring semester.
Players selected to the USILA All-America teams were nominated by their coach and then received votes from the All-American Committee.
Keep up with the Marquette men's lacrosse program through social media by following on Twitter (@MarquetteMLax) and Instagram (@MarquetteMLax) and 'liking' on Facebook (/MarquetteMLax).
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