Hoboken, N.J. – The Stevens Institute of Technology men’s lacrosse team had five student-athletes earn All-America honors, as announced on Thursday.
Luke Lesizza, Bryan Creamer, Finlay MacKnight, and Matthew Pergola were named Honorable Mention All-Americans by the United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association (USILA), while Creamer and Tommy Robertozzi were named Third Team All-Americans by USA Lacrosse Magazine. Lesizza repeated as an Honorable Mention selection, while Pergola and Creamer each earned their third consecutive USILA All-America recognition. Robertozzi and MacKnight received national honors for the first time in their careers.
Additionally, Creamer and MacKnight were tabbed to play in the USILA North/South Senior All-Star Game. The game will be held on May 23 at 4:00 pm at Roger Williams University in Bristol, Rhode Island.
“While their accolades on the field are impressive, what sets these student-athletes apart is their unwavering commitment to academic excellence.,” explained Head Coach Gene Peluso. “Each of these All-Americans has been honored for their achievements in the classroom, embodying the true spirit of the student-athlete.”
Creamer has been a consistent presence in the Ducks’ midfield over the last four seasons. The 2024 Specialist of the Year and returning All-American has been a key contributor on both ends of the field. Offensively, the senior has recorded three goals and four assists, while defensively, he tied for the team lead with 65 ground balls and ranked second with 18 caused turnovers. He posted a season-high eight ground balls against Tufts and added six ground balls and four caused turnovers against Messiah. In the MAC Freedom Championship Game win over DeSales, Creamer tallied a goal and an assist. He closed out his career with a season-best nine ground balls in the NCAA Tournament Second Round matchup against Gettysburg.
“A three-time All-American, continues to set the standard as one of the nation’s premier short-stick defensive midfielders (SSDM),” Peluso stated. “Known for his dominant presence on the field and elite leadership, Creamer exemplifies what it means to be a true student-athlete. His consistent excellence and unmatched work ethic make a strong case for him being considered the best at his position in the country.”
The MAC Freedom Defensive Player of the Year, Lesizza once again proved a dominant force for opponents in and out of conference. The junior from Fairfield, Conn., averaged just under two caused turnovers and slightly more than two ground balls per game. He collected at least three ground balls in seven games and finished the season with 43 ground balls and 32 caused turnovers, surpassing 100 career caused turnovers in the process. Lesizza forced at least two turnovers in 12 games and recorded 10 games with at least two ground balls and two caused turnovers.
“A team captain in 2025, earns his second All-American recognition following another excellent season,” Peluso said. “Lesizza has been named Defender of the Year for both 2024 and 2025. He a lockdown defender, he leads the team and defense with relentless intensity and is widely regarded as the hardest worker on the team.”
Pergola delivered his third consecutive 50-goal season in 2025, finishing with 55 goals and a career-high 25 assists and was chosen as the MAC Freedom Attackman of the Year. The junior from Nutley, N.J., recorded 10 hat tricks over the team’s first 18 games, including four straight to open conference play. He ranked third in the MAC Freedom in goals per game (2.86) and fifth in points per game (4.00). In the MAC Freedom Semifinals win over Misericordia, he posted a season-high nine points, netting five goals and dishing out four assists.
“Matt has earned All-American honors for the third consecutive year and has also been named Conference Attackman of the Year in 2023, 2024, and 2025,” Peluso stated. “His consistent high-level play solidifies his status as one of the most elite offensive threats in collegiate lacrosse today.”
MacKnight made an immediate impact in his first season as a Duck, appearing in all 19 games and totaling 13 goals, 39 points, and 19 ground balls while earning MAC Freedom Midfielder of the Year honors. The Williams transfer was a consistent offensive contributor early in the year, averaging 3.33 points per game over Stevens’ first six contests. He posted a season-high five points against Maritime and a season-best three goals against Union. In the MAC Freedom Championship Game against DeSales, MacKnight recorded four points (one goal, three assists) and added two ground balls.
“A graduate transfer, he made an immediate impact both in conference play and on the national stage,” said Peluso. “Named MAC Freedom Midfielder of the Year, MacKnight seamlessly meshed into the team and brought a dynamic presence to the offensive unit.”
Robertozzi had a breakout season in 2025, scoring 56 goals and totaling 80 points. Entering the season with 20 goals and 34 points across 35 games in 2023 and 2024, the junior exploded offensively. He notched at least four points in nine regular-season games and added 15 more in two MAC Freedom Tournament contests, scoring 10 goals. In the regular season finale against Lebanon Valley, Robertozzi tallied seven points (six goals, one assist) and then matched that six-goal performance with three assists in the conference title game.
“Tommy emerged as a key leader and scorer on the offensive end,” said Peluso “His dedication to preparation and tireless work ethic helped him become one of the team’s most impactful contributors this season.”
