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Robinson, Ward Named USA Lacrosse Preseason All-Americans
1/17/2024 4:12:00 PM | Men's Lacrosse
SPARKS, Md. – University of Delaware men's lacrosse standouts Mike Robinson and JP Ward were named USA Lacrosse Preseason-All Americans with both earning honorable mention, the publication announced Wednesday.
Robinson,a Peterborough, Ontario native, is now a two-time preseason all-American having earned the honor from the USILA in 2023. Robinson, a graduate student this season, was named Second Team All-CAA in 2022 and was the CAA Rookie of the Year in 2021.
In 2023, Robinson tallied 32 goals with 16 assists and 48 points. He was eighth in the CAA in goals scored and seventh in points per game. Robinson has totaled 145-career goals and is only 36 away from surpassing Tye Kurtz and becoming Delaware's all-time goals leader.
Ward, a senior attack, is a first time USA Lacrosse Preseason All-America selection. The Owings Mill, Md. native is both a two-time CAA All-Tournament team member and was named First Team All-CAA in back-to-back seasons.
Last season, Ward led the Blue Hens in assists (43) and was second in goals (42). His 43 assists led the CAA and was second in the conference in points per game with 4.72. Ward helped Delaware to be the No. 8-ranked scoring offense in all of NCAA Division I as the Blue Hens totaled 265 goals a season ago.
Robinson, Ward and the rest of the Blue Hens get the 2024 season underway on Feb. 10 as Delaware welcomes Lafayette to Newark. Game time is set for 12 p.m.
Click here for the full list of the 2024 USA Lacrosse Preseason All-Americans.
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