Overly Named USILA Scholar All-American
7/14/2026 10:29:00 AM | Men's Lacrosse
Redshirt junior defenseman Russell Overly was a captain and 2026 All-BIG EAST First Team pick
DENVER – University of Denver redshirt junior defenseman Russell Overly has been named a 2026 USILA Scholar All-American, the coaches association announced last week.
Overly was a captain for the 2026 Pioneers and a BIG EAST First Team pick after playing and starting in all 14 games. The Georgia native picked up 50 ground balls and forced 19 turnovers in the campaign, while scoring a pair of goals and adding an assist in transition. Overly picked up at least five ground balls in four games, including a season-high six in the Pioneers 15-9 win over Michigan.
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Overly was a captain for the 2026 Pioneers and a BIG EAST First Team pick after playing and starting in all 14 games. The Georgia native picked up 50 ground balls and forced 19 turnovers in the campaign, while scoring a pair of goals and adding an assist in transition. Overly picked up at least five ground balls in four games, including a season-high six in the Pioneers 15-9 win over Michigan.
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Visit DenverPioneers.com for complete coverage of all 18 of DU's NCAA Division I sports.
Like Denver Pioneers and DU Men's Lacrosse on Facebook
Follow @DU_Pioneers and @DU_MLAX on Twitter
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