COLLEGE PARK, Md.  – Maryland sophomore second baseman Brandon Lowe was named a D1Baseball.com preseason All-American, the site announced Tuesday.

Lowe is a member of the third team after a standout redshirt freshman season. The Suffolk, Va., native was selected as a Baseball American and Perfect Game first-team Freshman All-American after leading the Terps in batting average (.348), slugging (.464), on-base percentage (.464) and triples (3).

A third-team All-ACC honoree, Lowe was a member of the Louisville Slugger Freshmen All-American team and a second team Freshmen All-American selection by the NCBWA. He is expected to be a key cog in the Terps' efforts this season. 

Maryland opens up its 2015 campaign in Mrytle Beach, S.C. on Friday, Feb. 13 against Western Kentucky. The Terps begin their home slate with VCU on Tuesday, Feb. 24.  

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