The United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association released its 2026 Division II Men's Lacrosse Team of the Week accolades on March 23. Players earned recognition from the organization as they each posted exceptional performances in their programs games this past week.
The list of honorees are as follows:
- Luke Bowen, Tusculum (Jr., Alberta, Canada) *Bowen was instrumental in helping Tusculum get a conference win versus an opponent we have not beaten in four years. He took over the game late to put it away in the fourth, scoring five goals on six shots.
- Vinny Burtico, Wingate (Sr., Levittown, N.Y.) *Butrico's huge week was highlighted by his 11-goal performance to lead No. 6 Wingate to a 19-18 win at No. 2 Anderson, the most goals scored by a player in Division II this season
- Patrik McGrath, Assumption (Sr., Sarasota, Fla.) *McGrath totaled six goals and eight assists in a 2-0 week for Assumption. Against No. 17 SNHU on Tuesday, he registered two goals and two assists in the 11-6 win over the nationally-ranked opponent, handing the Penmen their first loss of the year. He capped off the weekend with four goals and six assists in a 24-12 win over American International.
- Connor Cullen, Bridgeport (Sr., Levittown, N.Y.) *Cullen went 28-for-30 with 14 ground balls in face-off matchups during Bridgeport's win over No. 19 Bentley (OT) and Felician. He also scored just four seconds into the win over Bentley.
- Boomer Staunton, Assumption (So., Bloomfield, Conn.) *Staunton tallied 11 goals and one assist, as Assumption went 2-0. Against No. 17 SNHU, he recorded one goal and one assist in the 11-6 win over the Penmen. He capped off the week with a career-high 10 goals in a 24-12 win at AIC. His 10 goals are the second most scored in Division II this season, and just the 35th time in Division II history.
- Stephen Trama, Bridgeport (West Islip, N.Y.) *Trama totaled seven goals and five assists in Bridgeport’s wins over No. 19 Bentley and Felician last week. Also added four ground balls and two caused turnovers.
- Kevin Chrabascz, Assumption (Fr., Longmeadow, Mass.) *Chrabascz continued his solid play this past week, as he totaled five ground balls and three caused turnovers in a 2-0 week for Assumption. The freshman headlined a defense that held No. 17 SNHU to just six goals in an 11-6 win, which was the fewest goals by the Penmen since they lost 16-6 at Bentley on April 2, 2025.
- Carter Linkletter, Adelphi (Jr., Calgary, Alberta) *Matched his career high 6 caused turnovers against No. 19 Bentley, anchoring a defense that held both its opponents to single-digit scoring
- Taylor Wiercinski, Saint Michael’s (Jr., Groton, Mass.) *Wiercinski spearheaded a defense that picked up two wins this week. With two goals and six ground balls against Dominican on Tuesday, Wiercinski stepped up again against No. 17 SNHU, recording 10 ground balls and two caused turnovers. The ten ground balls in a game are the most by a non-F/O specialist in recent Purple Knight history.
- Christian Tomei, Adelphi (Jr., Jupiter, Fla.) *Tomei held opponents to single-digit scoring for his 6th and 7th wins between the pipes, totaling 22 saves. Against No. 19 Bentley, he stopped a career-best 17 shots, allowing just six goals in 60 minutes of work.