Notre Dame lacrosse star makes NCAA history with Tewaaraton Award
Shawn Lyght, a junior defenseman for Notre Dame lacrosse, made NCAA history by becoming the first defender to win the Tewaaraton Award. This prestigious award is often referred to as the Heisman Trophy of lacrosse. Lyght's achievement adds to his impressive accolades, including being a two-time USILA first-team All-American.
- ▪Shawn Lyght is the first defenseman to win the Tewaaraton Award in NCAA history.
- ▪He has won the William C Schmeisser Award as the nation's top defender for two consecutive years.
- ▪Lyght is also a first-team All-ACC performer and won the conference's Defensive Player of the Year award.
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