Heningburg, Rexrode, Mazzone named All-Americans
May 11 | Men's Lacrosse
PISCATAWAY, N.J. – Rutgers men's lacrosse had three seniors named All-Americans as the Inside Lacrosse Media All-Americans were revealed Sunday night. Jules Heningburg was named to the Second Team, Michael Rexrode was on the Third Team, and Christian Mazzone was an Honorable Mention selection.
Heningburg, a First Team All-Big Ten attackman, led the team with 37 goals, 35 assists and 72 points this season. The Tewaaraton Award Semifinalist paced the Big Ten in assists and points both overall, and in conference games (12 assists and 23 points in five conference games). The Maplewood, N.J. native finished his career second all-time at Rutgers in points (207), seventh in goals (117) and eighth in assists (90). A two-time team captain, he had 11 multi-goal games this season and three game-winning goals. He was a First Round draft pick by the Florida Launch, the first ever Major League Lacrosse first round selection in program history.
Rexrode was previously named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year and First Team All-Big Ten. The Leesburg, Va. native had 25 ground balls and 10 caused turnovers. A recipient of the 2018 Big Ten Medal of Honor, Rexrode has started all 55 games on defense in his career, with 111 ground balls and 55 caused turnovers. The two-time team captain is also a finalist for the Senior CLASS Award and was a Second Round draft pick by the Florida Launch.
Mazzone was previously a Second Team All-Big Ten selection. The midfielder scored 29 goals with nine assists for 38 goals while also collecting 40 ground balls and causing eight turnovers. In conference games, he was third in the Big Ten with 12 goals. The Stony Brook, N.Y. native scored in every game this season, holding the second longest goal-scoring streak of any midfielder in the nation dating back to last season. A team captain, Mazzone was a Third Round draft pick by the Ohio Machine.
With these selections, Rutgers now has 213 All-Americans all-time. Last season, Rexrode was named a Third Team All-American on this media list, while Heningburg was an Honorable Mention All-American by the USILA. The full list of All-Americans from the USILA will be announced at a later date.
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Heningburg, a First Team All-Big Ten attackman, led the team with 37 goals, 35 assists and 72 points this season. The Tewaaraton Award Semifinalist paced the Big Ten in assists and points both overall, and in conference games (12 assists and 23 points in five conference games). The Maplewood, N.J. native finished his career second all-time at Rutgers in points (207), seventh in goals (117) and eighth in assists (90). A two-time team captain, he had 11 multi-goal games this season and three game-winning goals. He was a First Round draft pick by the Florida Launch, the first ever Major League Lacrosse first round selection in program history.
Rexrode was previously named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year and First Team All-Big Ten. The Leesburg, Va. native had 25 ground balls and 10 caused turnovers. A recipient of the 2018 Big Ten Medal of Honor, Rexrode has started all 55 games on defense in his career, with 111 ground balls and 55 caused turnovers. The two-time team captain is also a finalist for the Senior CLASS Award and was a Second Round draft pick by the Florida Launch.
Mazzone was previously a Second Team All-Big Ten selection. The midfielder scored 29 goals with nine assists for 38 goals while also collecting 40 ground balls and causing eight turnovers. In conference games, he was third in the Big Ten with 12 goals. The Stony Brook, N.Y. native scored in every game this season, holding the second longest goal-scoring streak of any midfielder in the nation dating back to last season. A team captain, Mazzone was a Third Round draft pick by the Ohio Machine.
With these selections, Rutgers now has 213 All-Americans all-time. Last season, Rexrode was named a Third Team All-American on this media list, while Heningburg was an Honorable Mention All-American by the USILA. The full list of All-Americans from the USILA will be announced at a later date.
Follow Rutgers Athletics on Facebook (www.facebook.com/RutgersAthletics ) and Twitter ( @RUAthletics ) for all of the latest news and updates. For specific updates regarding Rutgers men's lacrosse, follow the program and Brecht on Twitter ( @RUMLaxand@RUlaxCoach ) and Facebook. Fans can receive timely information, including special offers and giveaways throughout the year on our social media outlets along with www.ScarletKnights.com .For additional updates, please download the Gameday App.
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