COLLEGE PARK, Md. – Seven Terrapins were named to the Inside Lacrosse Media All-America team announced Sunday night.
Jared Bernhardt headlined Maryland's selections as a First Team All-American, Nick Grill and Brett Makar were named to the Second Team, Logan Wisnauskas, Roman Puglise and Kyle Long garnered Third Team honors, while Logan McNaney earned an Honorable Mention.
Bernhardt, the current frontrunner for the Tewaaraton Award, has landed on the IL All-American list for the third time in his career after a record-breaking season in College Park.
The 2021 Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year currently leads the nation in scoring, averaging 6.31 points per game (81 total) and 4.54 goals per game (59 total) on the season. The three-time USILA All-American has set new records at Maryland in career points (273), career goals (190) and single season goals (59) this season.
Bernhardt set new career-highs in Maryland's Big Ten semifinal win over Michigan, tallying a career-best 10 points and eight goals in the 16-8 victory. Bernhardt was named the Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week five times this season – the most ever by a player in a single season in conference history.
Grill has established himself as one of the nation's top defenders during the 2021 season, garnering national praise for his play for the top-ranked Terrapins. Grill became the first player in Big Ten history to win the conference's Defensive Player of the Week in three consecutive weeks this season after earning the distinction in the first three weeks of league play.
The Bridgewater, N.J. native is causing 1.2 turnovers per game, and has helped anchor Maryland's defensive unit which has allowed opponents just 9.77 goals per game in 2021. Grill was selected by the Whipsnakes Lacrosse Club in the 2021 PLL College Draft earlier this week. This is Grill's first career selection to the IL All-American Team.
Makar also made his career debut on the IL All-America Team after a breakout season in 2021 on the defensive end. The Yorktown Heights, N.Y. native has totaled 31 ground balls and 13 caused turnovers, while helping pace Maryland's defensive unit to just 9.77 goals allowed per game. Makar was named to the USILA Team of the Week (3/30) and B1G Defensive Player of the Week (4/6) this season.
Wisnauskas received his career IL All-America nod as a unanimous selection after putting together an impressive senior campaign in 2021. The attackman currently ranks 17th nationally in points per game (4.54), totaling 31 goals and 28 assists. His 28 assists ranks first on the team for the undefeated Terps.
The Sykesville, Md. native became the program's seventh player to reach 200 career points earlier this season in Maryland's 17-10 win over Penn State on April 3. The 2019 USILA All-American became Maryland's all-time leader in 8+ point games after a career-best 9-point (2G, 7A) outing against #20 Johns Hopkins on March 6.
Puglise earned his third career nod to the IL All-America team after leading Maryland's short stick defensive midfield rotation in 2021. The Lorton, Va. native has tallied a goal and assist on the year, while scooping 19 ground balls and causing three turnovers. Puglise has been a major factor for UMD's defensive success, helping keep opponents to under 10 goals in six different games this year.
Long has put together a standout junior campaign for the Terps, totaling 39 points on 14 goals and 25 assists. The Springfield, Pa. native has posted at least one assist in every game this season, including four games of three or more assists. The junior has been a catalyst for Maryland's high-powered offense this season, helping pace the Terps to 16.23 goals per game (2nd nationally) and 9.85 assists per game (3rd nationally).
McNaney has been impressive during his first full season entrenched as Maryland's starting goalie, posting a 13-0 record in the cage with a 52.0% save percentage. His 9.54 goals against average ranks 10th in the country, and he has twice been named the Big Ten's Specialist of the Week in 2021. The Corning, N.Y. native has picked up 36 ground balls, caused seven turnovers and scored an unforgettable goal in Maryland's 18-8 win over Ohio State on April 18.
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