Kieran Mullins Named National Player of the Week
Feb 11 | Men's Lacrosse
PISCATAWAY, N.J. - Rutgers men's lacrosse attackman Kieran Mullins was sensational for the Scarlet Knights last Saturday, scoring six goals and adding three assists in the 19-15 win over St. John's. On Monday, Mullins was nationally recognized as the Warrior / US Lacrosse player of the Week. The accolade, selected by US Lacrosse Magazine staff and contributors, recognizes the top performers in Division I men's lacrosse throughout the season.
The Scarlet Knights closed the game on a seven-goal run over the final 10 minutes of the fourth quarter, turning a three-goal deficit into a four-goal margin of victory. Mullins factored in on five of the seven goals, scoring the final three of the game and adding two assists.
The Islip, N.Y. native tied his career-high with three assists. It was the junior captain's third career game with at least six goals and nine points. Mullins' has the last three nine-plus point games to be recorded by a Scarlet Knight: vs. St. John's (6 goals, 3 assists), vs Michigan (April 8, 2018 – 8 goals 2 assists), and at Michigan (April 8, 2017 – 8 goals 1 assist). Mullins had the highest point total in a game for any Division I player last week, and he leads the Big Ten with 4.5 goals-per-game.
The No. 8/9 Scarlet Knights return home Saturday to host No.19 Army at 12 p.m. Tickets for the 2019 season are on sale through the Rutgers Ticket Office online or by calling 1-866-445-GORU (4678).
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 (@RUMLax and @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.
The Scarlet Knights closed the game on a seven-goal run over the final 10 minutes of the fourth quarter, turning a three-goal deficit into a four-goal margin of victory. Mullins factored in on five of the seven goals, scoring the final three of the game and adding two assists.
The Islip, N.Y. native tied his career-high with three assists. It was the junior captain's third career game with at least six goals and nine points. Mullins' has the last three nine-plus point games to be recorded by a Scarlet Knight: vs. St. John's (6 goals, 3 assists), vs Michigan (April 8, 2018 – 8 goals 2 assists), and at Michigan (April 8, 2017 – 8 goals 1 assist). Mullins had the highest point total in a game for any Division I player last week, and he leads the Big Ten with 4.5 goals-per-game.
.@RUmlax avoided the upset bug thanks to their closer, Kieran Mullins, whose clutch role in a game-ending seven-goal run has earned him @warriorlax / @USLacrosse POTW honors.https://t.co/JvGSlFgpCF pic.twitter.com/b7eHMVefoG
— US Lacrosse Magazine (@USLacrosseMag) February 11, 2019
The No. 8/9 Scarlet Knights return home Saturday to host No.19 Army at 12 p.m. Tickets for the 2019 season are on sale through the Rutgers Ticket Office online or by calling 1-866-445-GORU (4678).
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 (@RUMLax and @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.
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