Student-athlete who exhibits commitment to Maryland PRIDE and demonstrates extraordinary leadership
Brett Makar / Men's Lacrosse
Team Captain, outstanding leader and role model and big inspiration to teammates
Walking example of how to Be The Best in all facets of life
Awarded the coveted #1 Maryland lacrosse jersey before the season as a result of both his play on the field and how he carries himself off it. First defender to wear the No. 1 jersey since 1993.
Graduating from Maryland with a Master's in Business Management, his second degree from the school. Had superb grades throughout all five years at Maryland.
2023 Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year - Won the award for the second consecutive season, the only player to do so ever
Inside Lacrosse First Team All-American
2023 Tewaaraton Award Top-25
No. 3 overall pick by Atlas LC in 2023 PLL Draft
Tied for first on the team with 21 caused turnovers, 48 groundballs ranked second.
Also Nominated
Anna Coffin / Women’s Track and Field
From the state of Maryland capital, Annapolis.
Competed in three seasons where she was the top ranked distance runner in cross country, indoor track and outdoor track.
Placed 7th in the mile at Big Ten Indoor Championships
Member of 4x800 team that broke the school record (that previously stood for a decade) at Big Ten Outdoor Championships
Catherine DeRosa / Women’s Soccer
Team Captain, continuously exemplifies what it means to be a Maryland Terrapin
A Natural leader to underclassmen
SAAC President
Played a huge role in uniting a team of 19 newcomers
Appeared in all 17 games, starting 15
3x Academic All-Big Ten
A strong and constant verbal presence both on and off the field
Taylor Liguori / Softball
Team Captain, outstanding leader and role model and big inspiration to teammates
A Natural leader to all teammates
On the SAAC Executive Board
Appeared in 49 of Maryland’s 57 games
Sportsmanship Award Winner
Graduating with a degree in communications and minor in leadership and has plans to be an assistant coach at Wofford University beginning in the fall
The “glue” of Maryland softball
Faith Masonius / Women’s Basketball
Team Captain
Big Ten Sportsmanship Award honoree
Played a huge role as a leader in bringing a group that included 9 new players together
Helped lead the charge as the coaching staff rebuilt the roster after some players went into the transfer portal in 2022
Went above and beyond and welcomed each of the 9 new players to campus on their move-in day
Started in all 35 games after coming off an ACL tear
Known as the “glue” player that does all of the little things
Chris Rindov / Men’s Soccer
Went from walk-on to the Terps’ most important leader as a senior.
Inspired teammates with his pre and post workout individual regiment.
2022 Team Captain.
2022 First Team All-Big Ten.
2022 Third Team United Soccer Coaches All-Region.
2x Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week
Academic All-Big Ten Selection
Matt Shaw / Baseball
Has been explosive at the plate this season, batting .341 with 90 hits, 69 RBI and 24 home runs.
Set the program record in career home runs and RBI
Maryland's fourth-ever conference player of the year, joining Alleyne (2022), Derek Hacopian (1992) and Bob Grossman (1972).
Played and trained all summer long, earning Cape Cod League Summer Player of the Year while leading the Bourne Braves to the league championship
Emily Sterling / Women’s Lacrosse
Team Captain
Big Ten Goaltender of the Year
Leader of the 2023 Maryland team
First Team All-Big Ten
Second Team All-Region
Had over a 50-percent save percentage in 11 of 22 games
Helped keep 13 opponents to single digit goals this season
Named the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week twice and the IWLCA National Defensive Player of the Week once
