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Manley Named MLL Warrior Co-Defensive Player of the Year
8/16/2016 1:00:00 PM | Men's Lacrosse
DURHAM, N.C.—Former Duke University men's lacrosse standout Michael Manley was named the 2016 Warrior Co-Defensive Player of the Year as voted on by Major League Lacrosse coaches and general managers. He shared with award with Rochester Rattler teammate Joel White.
This marks the second time in three seasons Manley has garnered the award and the fifth time a former Blue Devils has earned a major award from the MLL. It is the first time two players have tied for the award in league history.
Manley and White join John Galloway, who was named the 2016 Brine Goalie of the Year Monday, as anchors to Rochester's defense. Manley and White were crucial components to the Rattlers team that allowed a League best 167 goals against.
Manley appeared in 11 games for the Rattlers in the 2016 season and racked up 30 groundballs, 10 caused turnovers and five goals. In Week 9, Manley added four groundballs in the Rochester 19-11 win over the Denver Outlaws and was named the Warrior Defensive Player of the Week.
For his career, Manley has played in 54 career games for Rochester and owns 157 ground balls, 14 goals and 18 points overall. He was the No. 3 pick in the 2012 MLL Draft.
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