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Duffy, Gianforcaro Named To Tewaaraton Award Watch List
February 6, 2025 | Men's Lacrosse
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - The North Carolina men's lacrosse duo of Owen Duffy and Michael Gianforcaro have been named to the 2025 Tewaaraton Award Watch List, announced Thursday evening.
The preeminent honor in college lacrosse, the Tewaaraton Award annually honors the top male and female lacrosse player in the United States. The selection committees are made up of premier collegiate coaches and are appointed annually by the Tewaaraton Foundation.
Duffy, the reigning ACC Freshman of the Year, started 12 contests last spring for the Tar Heels. In his rookie campaign, Duffy was tied for a team-leading 32 goals and 54 points, while dishing out 22 assists.
In 2024, Duffy was named to the All-ACC Team, and earned honorable mention All-America honors from USA Lacrosse and the USILA.
Gianforcaro enters his first season in Chapel Hill, after spending the last four seasons at Princeton. During his career, the Tar Heel goalkeeper was a two-time All-Ivy League selection, two-time USA Lacrosse All-America honoree, and a Tewaaraton Award watchlist member (2024).
Last season, the Lincoln University, Pa. product led the Ivy League in goals-against average for the second consecutive season.
The Tar Heels open the season this Saturday, hosting Michigan at Dorrance Field. Opening faceoff with the Wolverines is set for Noon, and tickets can be purchased here.
The preeminent honor in college lacrosse, the Tewaaraton Award annually honors the top male and female lacrosse player in the United States. The selection committees are made up of premier collegiate coaches and are appointed annually by the Tewaaraton Foundation.
Duffy, the reigning ACC Freshman of the Year, started 12 contests last spring for the Tar Heels. In his rookie campaign, Duffy was tied for a team-leading 32 goals and 54 points, while dishing out 22 assists.
In 2024, Duffy was named to the All-ACC Team, and earned honorable mention All-America honors from USA Lacrosse and the USILA.
Gianforcaro enters his first season in Chapel Hill, after spending the last four seasons at Princeton. During his career, the Tar Heel goalkeeper was a two-time All-Ivy League selection, two-time USA Lacrosse All-America honoree, and a Tewaaraton Award watchlist member (2024).
Last season, the Lincoln University, Pa. product led the Ivy League in goals-against average for the second consecutive season.
The Tar Heels open the season this Saturday, hosting Michigan at Dorrance Field. Opening faceoff with the Wolverines is set for Noon, and tickets can be purchased here.
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