The Big East unveiled its end-of-season men's lacrosse honors on Wednesday, just a day before the conference tournament kicks off in Rhode Island. While Marquette finished the season at 6-7 overall and narrowly missed the Big East tournament due to a tiebreaker (2-3 in conference play), the Golden Eagles still had plenty to celebrate. Three players earned well-deserved recognition from the league's coaches, proving that hard work and talent shine even in a challenging season.
Leading the charge is junior attackman Nolan Rappis, who earned a unanimous selection to the All-Big East First Team. Rappis, who nearly decided not to return for his final season of eligibility, was a force all year. He appeared in all 13 games, leading Marquette with 31 goals and ranking second with 47 points. The Delafield, Wisconsin, native delivered six games with five or more points, including a spectacular seven-point performance against Bellarmine and a six-point outing at Cleveland State. In conference play alone, he ranked second in goals with 16 and tied for third in points with 21 over five games.
Joining Rappis on the First Team is fellow attackman Carsen Brandt, a junior from Edina, Minnesota. Brandt started all 13 games and led the team in points with 50, including a team-high 23 assists. He also contributed 19 ground balls and three caused turnovers. Impressively, Brandt recorded a multi-point performance in every single game this season—a testament to his consistency and playmaking ability. He ranked second in the Big East in assists, making him a key distributor for the offense.
The third honoree is team captain Peter Detwiler, who earned a spot on the All-Big East Second Team as a short stick defensive midfielder. While the First Team oddly features two long stick midfielders and no SSDM spot, Detwiler's selection essentially makes him the top short stick defensive midfielder in the conference. His leadership and defensive prowess were vital for the Golden Eagles all season, anchoring the midfield unit and providing stability on both ends of the field.
For a team that battled through an up-and-down season, these three Golden Eagles proved that individual excellence can still shine. Whether it's Rappis' scoring touch, Brandt's playmaking, or Detwiler's defensive grit, Marquette fans have plenty to be proud of as the Big East tournament unfolds.