Galloway, N.J. – Three Stockton University men's lacrosse players were chosen
USILA/Dynamic Division III All-America Honorable Mention by the United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association. Attacks
Luc Swedlund (Randolph/Randolph) and
Joey Tiernan (Voorhees/Eastern) plus midfielder
Eric Ellis (Voorhees/Eastern) were Stockton's USILA honorees.
Swedlund was selected USILA All-America Honorable Mention for the second time (2019, 2021) while Ellis and Tiernan each were recognized for the first time. The senior trio led the Ospreys to a 7-2 record, first place in the CSAC during the regular season and a runner-up finish in the CSAC Tournament.
Swedlund led the CSAC in points (5.44/game) and finished second in the conference in goals (3.78/game) and eighth in assists (1.67/game). He topped Stockton in goals (34) and points (49) while also tying for second on the team in assists (15).
Swedlund achieved a pair of milestones during the 2021 season. He broke the 23-year-old school record of 191 career goals by Kevin Logue, finishing the year with 193 tallies. Swedlund also became the sixth Osprey to reach the 200-point mark for his career. He was an All-CSAC Second Team selection.
Tiernan joined Swedlund to form a dynamic offensive duo at attack. The senior was voted CSAC Player of the Year and All-CSAC First Team after finishing second in the league in assists (2.33/game) plus third in goals (2.67/game) and points (5.00/game).
Tiernan led Stockton in assists (21) and finished second on the team behind only Swedlund in goals (24) and points (45). He tied for third on the team with eight caused turnovers as well. Tiernan also achieved a career milestone by becoming the 12th Osprey to hit the 100-goal plateau.
Ellis pumped in 15 goals and dealt six assists for 21 points during the nine-game season. He scored at least once in each contest, highlighted by a pair of three-goal outings plus one four-point performance this spring. Ellis received an All-CSAC First Team accolade for his efforts.
