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Trainor Earns Spot On Tewaaraton Award Watch List
March 11, 2021 | Men's Lacrosse
Graduate student midfielder enters fifth season with Massachusetts men's lacrosse
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Tewaaraton Foundation announced University of Massachusetts men's lacrosse graduate student midfielder Jeff Trainor among the players selected to the Tewaraaton Award Watch List on Thursday. Trainor enters his fifth season as a member of the program in 2021 and previously earned a spot on this year's USILA and Inside Lacrosse Preseason All-America teams.
Trainor enters the year with 129 career points on 76 goals and 53 assists. It ranks him second all-tie at UMass for points among midfielders, behind only two-time all-American and UMass Athletics Hall of Fame honoree Norm Smith (140; 176-79). A two-way midfielder who contributes on the clear and ride units and as a short-stick defensive midfielder, Trainor also owns 65 career groundballs and 21 caused turnovers.
The Billerica, Massachusetts, native was a key component in Massachusetts' 5-2 record during the abbreviated 2020 season with 14 goals, six assists, 12 groundballs and six caused turnovers. A contributor in the midfield since his rookie year, Trainor had at least 20 points in all four of his completed seasons, and at least one point in 48 of his 52 career games played.
In accordance with UMass' COVID-19 protocols, all home games will be closed to spectators this season. The decision was made following consultation with local public health and university officials and in accordance with the Governor's Executive Order prohibiting large capacity venues from opening to the public.
Due to the ever-evolving nature of the COVID-19 pandemic, game dates, times and opponents are subject to change. Any updates to the schedule will be announced on UMassAthletics.com as well as via the official UMass men's lacrosse social media accounts.
Follow Massachusetts men's lacrosse on Twitter (@UMassMLacrosse), Instagram (@UMassMLAX) and Facebook (/UMassMensLacrosse).
2021 Preseason Accolades • Jeff Trainor
• Tewaaraton Award Watch List
• USILA Preseason All-America Third Team
• Inside Lacrosse Preseason All-America Third Team
• College Crosse Preseason All-America Honorable Mention
• Preseason All-CAA Team
Trainor enters the year with 129 career points on 76 goals and 53 assists. It ranks him second all-tie at UMass for points among midfielders, behind only two-time all-American and UMass Athletics Hall of Fame honoree Norm Smith (140; 176-79). A two-way midfielder who contributes on the clear and ride units and as a short-stick defensive midfielder, Trainor also owns 65 career groundballs and 21 caused turnovers.
The Billerica, Massachusetts, native was a key component in Massachusetts' 5-2 record during the abbreviated 2020 season with 14 goals, six assists, 12 groundballs and six caused turnovers. A contributor in the midfield since his rookie year, Trainor had at least 20 points in all four of his completed seasons, and at least one point in 48 of his 52 career games played.
In accordance with UMass' COVID-19 protocols, all home games will be closed to spectators this season. The decision was made following consultation with local public health and university officials and in accordance with the Governor's Executive Order prohibiting large capacity venues from opening to the public.
Due to the ever-evolving nature of the COVID-19 pandemic, game dates, times and opponents are subject to change. Any updates to the schedule will be announced on UMassAthletics.com as well as via the official UMass men's lacrosse social media accounts.
Follow Massachusetts men's lacrosse on Twitter (@UMassMLacrosse), Instagram (@UMassMLAX) and Facebook (/UMassMensLacrosse).
2021 Preseason Accolades • Jeff Trainor
• Tewaaraton Award Watch List
• USILA Preseason All-America Third Team
• Inside Lacrosse Preseason All-America Third Team
• College Crosse Preseason All-America Honorable Mention
• Preseason All-CAA Team
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