The UConn Men's Lacrosse team recently announced the teams post season awards, voted on by both players and coaches, and given to individuals whom excelled in a given category. Of note is Senior Captain Brandon Pepe winning the team MVP award for a fourth year in a row:
Wes Downing
Outstanding Attackman
Nick Avgerinos
Outstanding Defenseman
Travis Church
Most Improved Player
Tim Murphy
Outstanding Midfielder
J.P. Connolly
Unsung Hero Award
This past week the PCLL released their 2009 All-Conference team, which included three Huskies, plus three Honorable Mentions. The highest honor received by a Husky was 1st Team LSM, awarded to Junior Captain John Sippel (Trumbull, CT). A pair of UConn players were honored with 2nd team awards as well; Senior Captain Brandon Pepe (Orange, CT) and Senior Captain Tim Murphy (Framington, CT).
Three Huskies were also given Honorable Mentions; Junior Attack Wes Downing (Glastonbury, CT), Sophomore Midfielder Tim Palko (Trumbull, CT) and Junior Defender Nick Avergrinos (Sudbury, MA).
John Sippel
1st Team All-PCLL
Tim Murphy
2nd Team All-PCLL
Tim Palko
Honorable Mention
Brandon Pepe
2nd Team All-PCLL
Wes Downing
Honorable Mention
Nick Avergrinos
Honorable Mention
