PISCATAWAY, N.J. – Rutgers men's lacrosse held its annual team banquet and alumni game over Homecoming Weekend. With last season's seniors invited back to campus, the team announced its 2023 individual award winners.

The team's prestigious William Miller Trophy is awarded to the team member who, by his own example, has constituted an inspiration to his teammates and made the greatest contribution to the team in the season's play. This year's recipient was Ethan Rall. The Islip, N.Y. native finished off a standout Rutgers career in 2023 with recognition as a First Team All-American. The team captain was a First Team All-ECAC and All-Big Ten selection after finishing the season with team-high 21 caused turnovers and 49 ground balls, second on the squad. The 2023 RU Athletics Bauer Male Athlete of the Year finished out his RU career with 85 caused turnovers, most in program history.

The Robert Collett Trophy is awarded to the member of the Rutgers varsity lacrosse team, who displays the best mental and physical spirit. This year's recipient was Bobby Russo. The Bridgewater, N.J. native was a team captain and was selected by the USILA as a Scholar All-American and to the Senior All-Star Game. A three-year starter on close defense, Russo had 31 ground balls and a career-best 15 caused turnovers in 2023, finishing his career with 107 ground balls and 42 caused turnovers.

The Knight Cup is awarded to the player who has played the game of lacrosse to the best of his ability, who has, by example, inspired or led by his teammates both on and off the field and who, above all, has consistently demonstrated the qualities of unselfishness and loyalty to his team and Rutgers University. This year's recipient was Ross Scott. A team captain and USILA Scholar All-American in 2023, the West Linn, Ore. native was named Honorable Mention All-America and Second Team All-Big Ten. He led the team with 42 points, placing second on the team with 25 goals and tying for the team lead with 17 assists while being named Academic All-Big Ten.
 
The Frederick Fitch Trophy is bestowed upon the letterwinner who, through personal effort to develop his lacrosse ability, has shown the greatest improvement during the season. The award was Jack Aimone. The Ringoes, N.J. native had a breakout season, starting 14 games and leading all RU midfielders with 25 goals. He finished in the top-five on the team with 25 goals and 32 points, and was named the Big Ten Sportsmanship Award winner, along with Academic All-Big Ten.

The team's assist leader is the winner of The Alfred Sasser Trophy, and Ross Scott and Shane Knobloch shared the award, tying for the team-lead with 17 assists.

The Doc Peterson Award is awarded to the team member who displays a balance of both academics and athletics and has put the success of the program and his teammates ahead of himself. This award represents the individual who was the unsung hero of the season in all aspects. The recipient of this year's Doc Peterson Award is Brian Cameron. The Bedford, N.H. native led the team with 26 goals and was third on the team with 35 points. Prior to Cameron getting injured following the victory over Princeton, the team was ranked fifth in the country, and the team had a 7-1 record with a healthy Brian Cameron in the starting lineup. In two seasons at Rutgers, Cameron scored 60 goals and added 19 assists for 79 points in 28 games started.

The Tom Hayes Award was given for the first-time last season to honor the memory of former Rutgers head coach Tomy Hayes. This is awarded to the graduating senior player who has made a significant and lasting impact over his entire career on the Rutgers lacrosse program. This year's recipient was David Sprock. The Dallas, Texas native returned to game action in 2023 after missing the entire 2022 season with an injury. The 2021 All-American and 2023 Scholar All-American was a team captain in 2023 and posted 48 goals and 23 assists for 71 points in 45 career games (43 starts). He was a four-time Academic All-Big Ten selection and previously was named a Big Ten Distinguished Scholar.

The Al Twitchell Award is awarded to the freshman seen as the most valuable to the team. This year's recipient of the award was Andrew Macheca. A native of South Bend, Indiana via Culver Military Academy, he played in all 14 games as a key short-stick defensive midfielder. He collected eight ground balls and caused two turnovers during his freshman season.

The Collins Award is given to the member of the team with the greatest increase in GPA. This year's recipient of the award was Jon Miller, a midfielder from Moorestown, N.J. entering his senior season On the Banks.

The Campbell Sode Scholar Athlete Award is given to the student-athlete with the highest GPA. This year's recipient of the award was Justin Lawler, who earned the recognition for the second straight season. Lawler is a midfielder from Randolph, N.J. and was a Academic All-Big Ten and Big Ten Distinguished Scholar last year.