April 15, 2010
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Sophomore Ally Carey has been named as one of 25 nominees for the 2010 Tewaaraton Award, the Greater Washington Sports Alliance announced on Wednesday.
The Maryland native has played an important role in helping lead the Commodores to a No. 9 national ranking and nine consecutive wins. On the season, Carey has totaled 30 goals, 17 assists, 43 draw controls, 39 ground balls, and 34 caused turnovers. The sophomore currently leads the American Lacrosse Conference in ground balls and caused turnovers.
The Tewaaraton Award was formally established in 2000 and is the preeminent lacrosse award, which is given annually to the NCAA men’s and women’s lacrosse player of the year.
The award will be presented on June 3, 2010, at the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, D.C.