SBU Lacrosse Remembers: Jon Ryan '90 (1969-2001)

-Former team captain Jon Ryan '90, who perished on 9/11/2001, lead the 1990 squad to twelve straight victories in what was the program's most successful season to date.


SB Lacrosse has since retired #28 in memory of Jon Ryan '90.


-Dave Janas '90 maintains a profile and memorial scholarship program for Jon Ryan '90 at the SYC Youth Club. If you're interested in contributing, find more information here: http://www.sycva.com/lacrosse/93255.html


-The SB Statesman published a feature article on Jon Ryan '90 in April of 1990 on how he was instrumental in a victory over Lehigh University. Ryan scooped up 14 ground balls in the game. http://dspace.sunyconnect.suny.edu/bitstream/handle/1951/25326/Statesman%20V.%2033%2c%20n.%2048.pdf?sequence=1 (see pg 15)


Coach John Espey said of Jon Ryan '90 "Jon's outstanding defensive play and spirited leadership lead us to one of the most important victories our program has experienced. Jon was a clinic on what we try to teach our players."