COLLEGE PARK, Md. – Three Terps were named to the Inside Lacrosse Preseason All-Big Ten team in an announcement made by the publication today. Senior attackman Jared Bernhardt, junior midfielder Bubba Fairman and sophomore defenseman Brett Makar were all tabbed as preseason All-B1G selections for the fourth-ranked Terrapins.

Bernhardt returns for his senior year at Maryland after one of the finest offensive seasons in Terrapin history where he was named a Tewaaraton Finalist, USILA All-American, Inside Lacrosse Media All-American and First Team All-Big Ten selection in 2019. Bernhardt established himself as one of the nation's most productive players, leading the Terps in goals (51) while ranking second in points (78).

The Longwood, Fla. native's 51 goals were the second most in a single season by a Terrapin, becoming just the third Maryland player all-time with at least 50 in a season. His 78 points last year ranks sixth on the single season all-time list while his 162 career points ranks 20th all-time in school history.

Bernhardt was also named to Inside Lacrosse's Tewaaraton Award watch list for 2020.

Fairman shined despite increased defensive attention in 2019 to earn USILA All-America honors, posting a career-high 42 points which ranked fourth on the team. The midfielder posted four hat tricks on the year, including three-goal, one-assist performance in Maryland's OT win over Towson in the First Round of the NCAA Tournament. The Sandy, Utah native recorded a career-high six points against Villanova, while also scooping 21 ground balls and causing three turnovers.  

Makar returns for his second season in College Park after a breakout freshman campaign for the Terps in 2019. Makar became just the second Maryland freshman under head coach John Tillman to start multiple games in his first collegiate season, as Makar started in all 17 games last year. The Yorktown Heights, N.Y. native totaled four caused turnovers and 25 ground balls in 2019, helping Maryland finish with a top-25 scoring defense.

Maryland will open up its 2020 campaign on Saturday, February 1 when the Terps host High Point at Maryland Stadium.

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