LOUISVILLE, Kentucky – Carter Linkletter of the American International College men's lacrosse team has been named a First-Team All-American at long stick midfielder and the Long Pole Midfielder of the Year by the United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association, the USILA announced on Thursday, May 22.
Click here for the official USILA release.
Linkletter is the program's first national of-the-year winner since the team began competing in 1992.
He led NCAA Division II with 48 caused turnovers through the conclusion of the 2025 regular season, and his 3.69 per game leads NCAA DII as well. His 82 career caused turnovers in his two seasons ranks second in AIC history behind only the 95 of Eddie Beattie.
Additionally, his 7.23 ground balls per game rates 12th in NCAA DII.
In 28 career games, Linkletter has been able to dominate both sides of the field, scoring 29 goals and adding 12 assists for 41 points.
The All-American selection is Linkletter's second in as many seasons from the USILA, and along with his selection from USA Lacrosse in both 2024 and 2025, gives him four total All-American honors in two seasons.
