Former Rocky Point lacrosse player Jackie Lyons (’07) was honored as an All-American after finishing a stellar season at the University of Massachusetts, where she led the Minutewomen to the Atlantic 10 Championship and spot in the NCAA Tournament.

UMASS ATHLETICS PHOTO | Rocky Point grad Jackie Lyons was named an All-American at UMass this season.

Lyons was named to the Intercollegiate Women’s Lacrosse Coaches Association All-America Third Team, the SynapseSports.com All-America Third Team and to the WomensLax.com All-America Team. She received the highest honor of All-America of any local player in college lacrosse.

Lyons finished her career at UMass as the school’s all-time leader in career points (226). In her senior season she tallied a career-high 73 points (41 goals, 32 assists). She finished one point shy of the single-season record.

She leaves UMass as the all-time leader in games played (77) and games started (76).

In late April Lyons was honored as the A-10 Offensive Player of the Year for the second straight season. She was just the second player in conference history to win the award twice.

UMass finished the season 17-3 — the second most wins in program history — and lost to No. 5 Loyola in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. It was the fifth appearance in the NCAA Tournament in program history.

Lyons was a three-time A-10 All-Conference player and a two-time A-10 All Tournament Team MVP.

As a senior at Rocky Point Lyons scored 83 goals with 80 assists and was a member of the Under Armour All-America team. She helped lead the Eagles to county championships from 2005-07.

Overall it was an outstanding season for Rocky Point lacrosse players in college. Brianne LoManto (’08) and Kara Mupo (’10) helped lead Northwestern to the Division I national championship Sunday. Emily Mercier (’10) and Alison Staudt (’08) played for Division II national champion Adelphi under Joe Spallina, who coached the girls in high school.