March 6, 2002

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Twelve of the most talented male and female collegiate varsity lacrosse players in the United States and additional "players to watch" have been selected as candidates for the second annual Tewaaraton Trophy, the most cherished and prestigious award a varsity lacrosse player can receive and a symbol of excellence in college lacrosse.

Maryland's junior defenseman Michael Howley (Wantagh, N.Y.) was named to the list. He is just one of three defenseman to be on the list of 12.

The Tewaaraton Trophy is presented annually following the collegiate season to the top female and male varsity collegiate lacrosse players in the United States. Scholarship money is given to the award recipient's college or university general scholarship fund. The Foundation committee honors Native American heritage with the name "Tewaaraton," the name the Mohawk nation gave to their game and the progenitor of present day lacrosse and has received approval from the Mohawk Council of Elders.

Every eligible male and female college varsity player in Divisions I, II and III is considered a nominee. Nominations are requested from all varsity coaches. A selection committee comprised of coaches for both male and female candidates oversees the voting process. There are five wild-card spots left open for a new candidate(s) who emerges during the season. The five finalists will be announced in May.

The Tewaaraton Trophy Awards Dinner will be presented at The University Club of Washington, DC on June 5, 2002 at a banquet honoring the finalists and winners. Hofstra's Doug Shanahan won last year's trophy.

Top 12 Men
Name / Position / School
Ryan Boyle / Attack / Princeton University
Kevin Cassese / Midfield / Duke University
Dan Cocchi / Long Stick Midfield / Towson University
Josh Coffman / Attack/Midfield / Syracuse University
Justin Cynar / Goal / Cornell University
Steve Dusseau / Attack/Midfield / Georgetown University
Conner Gill / Attack / University of Virginia
John Glatzel / Defense / Syracuse University
Michael Howley / Defense / University of Maryland
Mark Koontz / Defense / University of Virginia
Mike Powell / Attack / Syracuse University
Mike Springer / Attack / Syracuse University

Players to Watch / Position / School
Sean Hartofilis / Attack/Midfield / Princeton University
Adam Doneger / Midfield / Johns Hopkins University
Nicky Polanco / Defense / Hofstra University
Brad Reppert / Attack / Towson University
Kyle Sweeney / Long Stick Midfield / Georgetown University
Spencer Wright / Midfield / Syracuse University

Men's Selection Committee:
Richie Moran (Chair), Cornell University (retired)
Scott Anderson, Harvard University
Tom Postel, C.W. Post College
Erin Quinn, Middlebury College
Dom Starsia, University of Virginia
Dave Urick, Georgetown University