The University of Scranton men's lacrosse team placed three student-athletes on the 2026 United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association (USILA) All-America Team, marking the most honorees in a single season in program history.
Senior midfielder Quinn Carson, sophomore short stick midfielder Colin Giarrusso, and junior goalie Carsen Kirchner each earned honorable mention recognition. All three players received All-America honors for the first time in their careers following standout seasons that helped lead the Royals to one of the top campaigns in program history.
Quinn Carson | Senior | Midfielder
Carson earned honorable mention All-America honors after leading the Royals offensively throughout the 2026 season. A First Team All-Landmark Conference selection, Carson finished the year with 72 points on 49 goals and a team-best 23 assists while ranking sixth in the conference in points.
2026 Highlights
- Led Scranton with 72 points
- Totaled 49 goals and a team-high 23 assists
- Ranked sixth in the Landmark Conference in points
- Recorded hat tricks in both NCAA Tournament games against Maritime and Bowdoin
- Earned First Team All-Landmark Conference honors
Colin Giarrusso | Sophomore | Short Stick Midfielder
Giarrusso received honorable mention All-America recognition following a dominant season as one of the top defensive midfielders in the nation. The sophomore played a major role in anchoring a Scranton defense that allowed just 45 goals during conference play and committed only nine failed clears in Landmark Conference action.
2026 Highlights
- Ranked third on the team with 44 ground balls
- Tied for the team lead with 22 caused turnovers
- Finished tied for sixth in the Landmark Conference in caused turnovers
- Helped lead a defense that allowed just 45 goals in conference play
- Contributed to a unit that failed only nine clears during conference play
- Named Landmark Conference Defensive Player of the Year
- Earned First Team All-Landmark Conference honors
Carsen Kirchner | Junior | Goalie
Kirchner earned honorable mention All-America honors after establishing himself as one of the top goalkeepers in the nation this season. The junior led the Landmark Conference in both goals against average and save percentage while finishing among the national leaders in both categories. He also anchored a Scranton defense that allowed just 27 goals during conference play.
2026 Highlights
- Led the Landmark Conference in goals against average and save percentage
- Ranked 13th nationally in goals against average (8.40)
- Ranked seventh nationally in save percentage (.611)
- Helped lead a defense that allowed just 27 goals during conference play
- Served as a key piece of one of the conference's top defensive units
- Earned First Team All-Landmark Conference honors
