STONY BROOK, N.Y. – Hard work pays off.

For Stony Brook freshman LSM Michael Sabella, that statement couldn't be more true.

On Tuesday morning, the Mt. Sinai, N.Y., native was named to the second team of the 2020 College Crosse All-Freshman team.

During the abbreviated season, Sabella started all seven games for the Seawolves and helped the squad to a 5-2 overall record. He collected 14 ground balls and caused eight turnovers during his time on the field. He began his collegiate career by when he picked up five ground balls and forced three turnovers in the season-opening OT victory over St. John's.

College Crosse released their All-Freshman team that included 13 members of the first team, 13 on the second team and 13 third teamers in addition to a list of honorable mentions.

Stony Brook's Christian Lowd, a fellow LSM for the Seawolves, landed a spot as an honorable mention. Lowd also played in all seven games and the Smithtown, N.Y., native recorded 13 ground balls and caused seven turnovers.