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Shannehan Named ECAC Rookie of the Year
May 23, 2025 | Men's Lacrosse
DANBURY, Conn. - Freshman Timothy Shannehan of the Boston University men's lacrosse team was named ECAC Rookie of the Year, as announced on Friday.
Shannehan is the second Terrier to receive this honor, as Chris Gray was the 2018 ECAC Rookie of the Year. Shannehan was also named Patriot League Rookie of the Year in addition to earning First Team All-Patriot League and Second Team All-New England accolades. Shannehan was also recognized as a USA Lacrosse Magazine All-American.
A native of Fairfield, Connecticut, Shannehan was excellent for the Terriers in his debut season, leading all NCAA rookies with 61 points on 32 goals and 29 assists. He matched All-Americans Chris Gray and Vince D'Alto as the fastest Terriers to reach 50 points, doing so in just 12 games. Shannehan recorded at least two points in 14 of his 16 starts, including a career-high five goals on Feb. 22 against Air Force. He set career bests in assists (5) and points (9) against Bucknell on March 8 and ended the season with seven goals and four assists across final three games.
On Monday, Shannehan was invited to USA Lacrosse's training camp ahead of the 2025 World Lacrosse Men's U20 Championship. Camp will take place June 9-11 at Towson.
Shannehan is the second Terrier to receive this honor, as Chris Gray was the 2018 ECAC Rookie of the Year. Shannehan was also named Patriot League Rookie of the Year in addition to earning First Team All-Patriot League and Second Team All-New England accolades. Shannehan was also recognized as a USA Lacrosse Magazine All-American.
A native of Fairfield, Connecticut, Shannehan was excellent for the Terriers in his debut season, leading all NCAA rookies with 61 points on 32 goals and 29 assists. He matched All-Americans Chris Gray and Vince D'Alto as the fastest Terriers to reach 50 points, doing so in just 12 games. Shannehan recorded at least two points in 14 of his 16 starts, including a career-high five goals on Feb. 22 against Air Force. He set career bests in assists (5) and points (9) against Bucknell on March 8 and ended the season with seven goals and four assists across final three games.
On Monday, Shannehan was invited to USA Lacrosse's training camp ahead of the 2025 World Lacrosse Men's U20 Championship. Camp will take place June 9-11 at Towson.
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