SPARKS, Md. - Three Pioneers: Lauren Black, Ryan Dineen, and Megan Klingenberg were named Preseason Honorable Mention All-Americans, USA Lacrosse Magazine announced on Wednesday morning.

Overall, 76 players from 31 teams were honored as Preseason All-Americans. 

Senior attacker Black was an All- Big East first team selection a year ago and led the conference with four game-winning goals and recorded goals against seven nationally ranked opponents this season. Black won a silver medal with Team Canada at the World Lacrosse 2024 World Lacrosse U20 Championship this summer. 

Junior attacker Ryan Dineen was fourth on the Pioneers' squad with 56 points with 24 goals and 32 assists. Dineen earned a season-high seven points against Stanford in the first round of the NCAA Tournament and recorded hat tricks on three separate occasions. 

Junior defender Megan Klingenberg started in all 22 games for Denver, recording 22 ground balls and 23 caused turnover during the 2024 campaign. 

Denver opens the season on the road against Louisville on February 7 at 10 a.m. MT in Kentucky. 

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