Boca Raton, Florida - Lynn University Junior midfielder Jalen Stanton has been honored by USA Lacrosse Magazine as a Preseason Third Team All-American. He is one of four Sunshine State Conference athletes to find themselves on one of the three teams.
Stanton enters his third season with the Fighting Knights. In his previous two seasons, he played in a total of 14 games, scoring 34 goals and recording five assists. In his freshman season, Stanton led the Fighting Knights with 20 goals, more than doubling the next highest for Lynn. In his sophomore season, he scored 14 goals, tied for the second-most on the team.
The former SSC Freshman of the Year will look to lead the Fighting Knights to an SSC title this spring when the season gets underway on Saturday, Jan. 29 with a 12 p.m. home game against Keiser University.
About the Lynn University Fighting Knights
Lynn's NCAA Division II Fighting Knights have won 25 national titles and 47 conference championships. The Blue and White are a member of the Sunshine State Conference, the Division II "Conference of National Champions." Lynn University is an independent college based in Boca Raton, Florida. U.S. News & World Report has recognized Lynn for its innovation, international students and value. To keep up to date on Lynn Athletics, follow @Lynn_Knights on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.