Colorado Mesa University Athletics

2024 (As a Freshman): Played in six games… Recorded seven groundballs and two caused turnovers… Had a season-high three groundballs against CSU Pueblo (Mar. 28) before recording two in the Mavs’ next game against Adams State on Mar. 30.

Prep: 2023 graduate of Lutheran High School, where he earned a variety of awards for the Lions… Coached by Tyler Snyder… Was a First Team CHSAA All-State Defender as a senior in 2023… Was second in the state (all classifications) for long pole goals in 2022, earning the team’s MVP honor… Was the team’s defensive MVP in 2023… Earned first team all-conference honors at the long stick midfielder position in 2021… Helped lead the Lions to the state playoffs in all three prep seasons after his 2020 freshman season was canceled… Earned CHSAA Academic All-State Honorable Mention honors in 2023… Was a 3-time academic all-conference pick (2021-23).

Personal: Is majoring in construction management… Would like to own his own contracting company, providing HVCA, plumbing and electrical services… Son of Mike and Nancy Bensinger… Enjoys camping, fishing, off-roading and hanging out with friends.

Why I Chose CMU: “I chose CMU because it’s close to home, it has great weather and the amazing brotherhood that comes with the lacrosse team.”