Sophomore Drew Knight was named the IMLCA Region 2 Defensive Player of the Year, as announced by the Intercollegiate Men's Lacrosse Coaches Association on Tuesday afternoon.

In addition to his Player of the Year honors, Knight, along with Daniel Mahoney and Dan Anderson earned First-Team All-Region 2 honors, while Ted Wilson earned Honorable Mention accolades.

"It was great to see the recognition for this group, particularly when it comes from a vote of every coach in the region, who know these players best," said head coach Mike Mahoney. "This is also a nice feather in the cap for Drew to win this award as just a sophomore, and certainly fuels further excitement for the future of Saints lacrosse."

Knight, who was also named Liberty League Defensive Player of the Year, led the Saints with 139 ground balls and 40 caused turnovers on the season. He also scored six goals and added four assists with the long pole. Knight ranks second in the Liberty League with 2.06 caused turnovers per game and third in the league with 7.39 ground balls per game.

Mahoney powered the Saints offense with 46 goals and 31 assists for 77 points on the season. He scored one game-winning goal, picked up 50 ground balls and caused two turnovers. Mahoney ranks second in the Liberty League with 4.11 points per game, and sixth with 2.44 goals per game and 1.67 assists per game. He surpassed 100 career points and 100 career goals in his junior campaign.

Anderson, one of the top two-way midfielders in the country, picked up 42 ground balls, caused 22 turnovers, scored 11 goals and added five assists for 16 points.

Wilson had a stellar senior season and ranked third on the Saints' squad with 29 goals and added six helpers for 35 points this season. He scored eight goals and added an assist, leading the Saints to the third round of the NCAA Tournament and added three game winners, picked up 10 ground balls and caused three turnovers.

All four Saints also earned USILA All-America honors and All-Liberty League accolades.

St. Lawrence closed their season in the third round of the NCAA Tournament at 12-7 on the season and ranked 16th nationally.