University of Massachusets Athletics
Celentani, Biscardi Named Inside Lacrosse Preseason All-Americans
December 13, 2011 | Men's Lacrosse
Dec. 13, 2011
AMHERST, Mass. - Senior defenseman Tom Celentani and senior midfielder Anthony Biscardi have been named to the Inside Lacrosse 2012 Face-Off Yearbook All-American Teams. Celentani was named to the Preseason All-American Second Team, while Biscardi was an All-American Honorable Mention.
In 2011, Celentani started all 15 games causing 22 turnovers and picking up 34 groundballs. He ranked second on the team in caused turnovers and fourth in groundballs.
Celentani was named to the All-Colonial Athletic Association Second Team after the 2011 campaign. One of the league's top defensemen, Celentani is often tasked with guarding an opponent's top attackman as he did in the CAA Semifinal game where he held Penn State All-CAA First-Team selection Matt Mackrides scoreless and forced the turnover that led to the game-winning goal.
Biscardi ranked third on the team in points with 20 goals and 10 assists while adding 28 groundballs. Three of his goals served as game-winners, while four were scored with the man-up advantage.
Following the 2011 season, Biscardi was named to the USILA Honorable Mention All-American Team, he was an All-New England selection and was a member of the All-Colonial Athletic Association First Team.
Last season, UMass made the CAA Championship game after Biscardi scored the game-winner in overtime at Penn State in the CAA Semifinals. UMass also claimed a share of the New England Championship, the team's 22nd NEILA title in program history.
