STONY BROOK, N.Y. — Three standouts with Stony Brook men's lacrosse received major recognition on Friday.
 
Michael Bollinger, Chris Pickel Jr. and Cory VanGinhoven and all were named United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association Scholar All-Americans.

Pickel also was honored by Stony Brook University on Friday with an Undergraduate Recognition Award for Leadership.

The USILA honor goes to Division I seniors who produce a 3.0 cumulative GPA and stand out on and off the field. 

Only one other Stony Brook student-athlete previously had been named a USILA Scholar All-American — Lucas Rock in 2016.

Bollinger started all seven games in goal for the Seawolves during the abbreviated 2020 season. He was named to the USILA Team of Week on Feb. 25, three days after recording a career-high 22 saves in an 11-10 overtime win against Brown. He also serves as a volunteer with the Holbrook Fire Department.

Pickel, a captain, played in all seven games and tallied seven goals and three assists. He was a first-team All-America East selection in 2019.

VanGinhoven started all seven games and tallied 15 goals and five assists. He had a hat trick in a win against Hofstra and a season-high four goals at Bryant.

All three seniors plan to return for another season after being granted an additional season due to the coronavirus impact.

"We are incredibly proud that our student-athletes are receiving recognition for their all-around contributions to the lacrosse program and university community," coach Anthony Gilardi said. "The honors for these young men are well-deserved."