Bieda Named Tewaaraton Semifinalist
Apr 29 | Men's Lacrosse
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (April 29, 2016) - Rutgers men's lacrosse senior attacker Scott Bieda was named a semifinalist for the 2016 Tewaaraton Award. Bieda is one of 25 players still in consideration for the nation's top award. First presented in 2001, the Tewaaraton Award is recognized as the preeminent lacrosse award, annually honoring the top male and female college lacrosse player in the United States.
The Bridgewater, N.J. native is having one of the best seasons among Big Ten players this season. The two-time team captain has 25 goals, 32 assist and 57 points this season. He currently leads the conference in assists, points, points per game, and game-winning goals (three).
This season Bieda has set new career-highs in assists, game-winning goals, ground balls (27), and is one away from tying his career-high in points. His nine points in a game against St. John's in the season opener was the most points in any game by a Big Ten player this season.
In his career, Bieda has 87 goals, 97 assists and 184 points in 58 games played. He currently ranks 7th all-time at Rutgers in assists and points. He enters the Ohio State game having recording a point in 33 straight games, tied for the 10th longest streak in the nation.
Five men's and five women's finalists will be announced on May 12 and invited to the ceremony. The 16th annual Tewaaraton Award Ceremony will be held in Washington, D.C., on June 2.
About The Tewaaraton Foundation
Founded at the University Club of Washington DC and first presented in 2001, the Tewaaraton Award is recognized as the preeminent lacrosse award, annually honoring the top male and female college lacrosse player in the United States. Endorsed by the Mohawk Nation Council of Elders and U.S. Lacrosse, the Tewaaraton Award symbolizes lacrosse's centuries-old roots in Native American heritage. The Tewaaraton Foundation ensures the integrity and advances the mission of this award. Each year, the Tewaaraton Award celebrates one of the six tribal nations of the Iroquois Confederacy - the Mohawk, Cayuga, Oneida, Onondaga, Seneca and Tuscarora - and presents two scholarships to students of Native American descent. To learn more about The Tewaaraton Foundation, please visit www.tewaaraton.com.
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