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USILA DIII All-Americans

May 22, 2025 - The North Central College men's lacrosse team has earned a United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association (USILA) All-American for the fourth time in the past five years, as goalkeeper Aidan Murphy captures his first national honor, the organization announced on Wednesday.

Murphy ranked third in NCAA Division III with a .640 save percentage. That mark is also the best in school history for a single season. He ranks 32nd in the nation with 14.20 saves per game. His 142 saves over 10 contests rank fourth in program history for a single season. On April 9, Murphy made a season-best 21 saves against Illinois Wesleyan University. 

During the 2025 season, Murphy set another program record with 471 career saves. His .591 career save percentage is also the best mark in school history. Murphy joins Dylan Mlinarich (2023, 2024) and Trenton Herubin (2021, 2023) as USILA All-Americans.

The Cardinals finished the 2025 season with a 7-6 overall record. North Central dropped a tight 15-12 contest to Illinois Wesleyan in the College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin Tournament. Cole Westphal, Jake Paris and Evan Watanabe joined Murphy as All-CCIW selections.

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