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Grayson Manning Named to IL Midseason All-America First Team

The sophomore goalie leads the country in save percentage and is 12th in saves per game

BALTIMORE – University of Denver sophomore goalie Grayson Manning has been named to the Inside Lacrosse Media Midseason All-America First Team, the publication announced on Friday.
 
Manning currently ranks first in the country in save percentage, posting a 61.3% mark through the first nine games of the 2026 campaign. The U-20 World Championship MOP also ranks 10th nationally in goals against average (8.8) and12th in saves per game (13).
 
After making seven saves against no goals allowed in 40 minutes of the season opener, Manning has made double digit saves in the last eight games, and has made 14+ saves in each of the last two contests and four times in total in 2026. Manning made a career-high 20 stops in Denver's 8-7 win at Utah on February 14.
 
UP NEXT: Denver will continue BIG EAST play on Saturday when the Pioneers travel to Villanova. Opening faceoff on ESPN+ is set for 12 p.m. ET/10 a.m. MT.

TICKETS: Tickets for the 2026 season are on sale now, and can be purchased here.
 
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Players Mentioned

Grayson Manning

#48 Grayson Manning

Goalie
5' 11"
Sophomore

Players Mentioned

Grayson Manning

#48 Grayson Manning

5' 11"
Sophomore
Goalie