Villanova men's lacrosse earned a mention on the Inside Lacrosse Midseason All-America list for the first time in two years with junior Jake Melchionni picking up the Second Team LSM spot on Friday morning.

The New Jersey native becomes the eighth Wildcat ever recognized on the midseason accolades, joining a list that includes five future pros. Melchionni is one of just four BIG EAST players included on this year's honors and the only one of the four named to the Second Team.

The Delbarton graduate has earned a trio of BIG EAST Specialist of the Week honors so far in his junior campaign, leading the conference in caused turnovers per game at 2.22. The 6-foot-1 pole is Villanova's leader in both ground balls (48) and caused turnovers (20) by a wide margin, adding three goals and two assists as well. 

Melchionni and the Wildcats make their first home appearance in a few weeks on Saturday, hosting the No. 20 Denver Pioneers at Villanova Stadium.