Fairfield University senior men’s lacrosse player Matt Scanlon (Bel Air, Md.) was named to the ECAC Lacrosse League First Team as a defender, announced on Wednesday by the league office.  The long-stick midfielder also earned second team accolades as a specialist.

Scanlon, a graduate of john Carroll High School, started all 13 games for the Stags this season.  He was the team leader in caused turnovers with 25 on the year as the Stags led the ECAC in that category.  It marked his second year leading the team in that category, recording 47 caused turnovers in his final 25 collegiate games. A team captain, Scanlon also led the Stags with 42 ground balls.

Scanlon is the second Stag in program history to earn ECAC accolades, joining two-time first team selection Greg Downing.  He was also named first team All-NEILA after his junior campaign.

The Stags completed their third season as a member of the eight-team ECAC Lacrosse League.