Former Maryland men’s lacrosse standout Brett Makar continues to standout in his fourth PLL season, currently leading all players in key defensive metrics.
Makar has been a brick wall for the New York Atlas in 2026, causing 17 turnovers and grabbing 31 ground balls while also notching three points in just seven games this
season. He leads defenders in each of those statistics thus far this season.
However, despite Makar’s contributions, New York has struggled in 2026. The Atlas currently posts a 3-4 record with over half the season in the books. Their main struggles come on the offensive end as they average just 10.7 scores per game while allowing a 13.3 scores against average.
Makar has been one of the leagues biggest defensive standouts since its inception. With this season marking his third all-star selection in four seasons, Makar looks to build upon the legacy that he built under the bright lights in College Park.
In other news
Maryland football is ranked 13th on John Rothstein’s Big Ten pre-season power rankings.
Maryland men’s soccer head coach Sasho Cirovski was named Men’s Team Coach of the Year.
