Temple University Athletics
Belle Mastropietro Named to 2022 Tewaaraton Award Watch List
3.10.22 | Women's Lacrosse
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Tewaaraton Foundation announced today 13 additions to the Tewaaraton female watch list 2022 Tewaaraton Award. Temple's Belle Mastropietro was included as an addition to the list.
Mastropietro is in the midst of the best season of her career after a fantastic 2021 season. The junior was named Preseason American Athletic Conference Midfielder of the Year prior to the 2022 season. Mastropietro has already been honored by the American thrice in 2022 with weekly awards, having earned Midfielder of the Week once, and being named to the AAC Weekly Honor Roll two times. She has scored 26 goals and is leading the American Athletic Conference in draw controls with a staggering 42 controls. Mastropietro's ranks top 25 nationally in five different statistical categories, including 7th  in goals (26) and 4th in the nation in points (35).
About the Tewaaraton
The Tewaaraton Award is given annually to the top male and female college lacrosse players in the country. While the lacrosse community knows this honor well, those outside the sport may not, which is why you often see "the Heisman of lacrosse" noted after mentioning the award. Tewaaraton (pronounced teh-war-a-ton) is the word for "lacrosse" in the Mohawk language. The Iroquois Nation is believed to be the founder of the sport.
The Tewarraton foundation is a nonprofit organization tasked with fulfilling the mission of the Tewaaraton Award. This includes recognizing excellence in the sport of lacrosse by annually honoring the most outstanding men's and women's college players and legends of the game. Honoring the Native American heritage of the sport through the Awards name and by integrating Native American traditions and culture throughout the program. Giving back to the Native American community in a meaningful way through educational scholarships and youth development.
The winner of the 2022 Tewaaraton Award will be presented on a to be determined date after the national championship for both men and women. Last season, the award was presented at halftime during Premier Lacrosse League's opening match in Boston.
Previous winners of the Tewaaraton Award include Charlotte North, Boston College (2021), Megan Taylor, Maryland (2019), Sam Apuzzo, Boston College (2018), and Zoe Stukenberg, Maryland (2017).
