University of Massachusets Athletics

2023 Men's Lacrosse Roster

THOM KENDALL FOR UMASS ATHLETICS
Jersey Number 88

Ryan Sharkey

  • Position:
    Defense
  • Height:
    6-0
  • Weight:
    190
  • Class:
    Graduate Student
  • Hometown:
    Yonkers, N.Y.
  • High School:
    Archbishop Stepanic
  • Prev School:
    Canisius College

2023 • Graduate Student


• NEILA All-Academic Team
• Saw action in all 14 games
• Posted 12 ground balls and 11 caused turnovers
• Collected two caused turnovers at UMass Lowell (2/17)
• Snagged three ground balls and a caused turnover at Vermont (3/11)
• Had a season-high five caused turnovers vs. High Point (4/1)


2022 • Senior (Canisius)


 All-MAAC First Team pick
 One of five players to start all 14 games
 Ranked third on the squad with 28 ground balls
 Also recorded seven caused turnovers
 Finished with five or more ground balls on three occasions
 Posted a season-high three caused turnovers in matchup with Monmouth (April 16)
 Recorded first career point with an assist versus Cleveland State (March 6)
 Named to the MAAC All-Academic Team
 Finished his career at Canisius with 70 ground balls and 29 caused turnovers


2021 • Junior (Canisius)


 All-MAAC Second Team selection
 Started all 10 games played
 Led squad with 15 caused turnovers
 Ranked sixth in the MAAC in caused turnovers per game (1.5)
 Tallied multiple caused turnovers in five contests
 Placed fifth on the squad with 23 ground balls
 Posted career highs with four caused turnovers and six ground balls in season-opening victory at Siena (March 6)
 Recorded two caused turnovers and three ground balls at Quinnipiac (April 17)
 Notched two caused turnovers and four ground balls in regular-season finale versus Monmouth (April 23)
 Finished with three ground balls and one caused turnover in MAAC Men’s Lacrosse Championship semifinal matchup versus Manhattan (May 5)
 Named to the MAAC All-Academic Team

 

2020 • Sophomore (Canisius)


 Appeared in five games, making two starts
 Led squad with six caused turnover and added nine ground balls
 Posted career high three caused turnovers and added four ground balls versus Robert Morris (Feb. 15)
 Tallied two caused turnovers and added three ground balls at Michigan (Feb. 18)
 Recorded a ground ball and a caused turnover in matchup versus Hartford (Feb. 22)
 Named to MAAC All-Academic Team

 

2019 • Freshman (Canisius)


• Took part in 10 contests
• Recorded 10 ground balls and one caused turnover
• Posted season-high four ground balls and added a caused turnover at Manhattan (April 19)
• Scooped up two ground balls in 16-8 victory at St. Bonaventure (April 9)

Before College


• 2018 NYCHSAA “AA” Long-Stick Midfielder of the Year
• 2017 NYCHSAA “AA” Specialist of the Year
• Three-time All-CHSAA First Team selection
• Two-time All-County Honorable Mention
• Finished career as program’s career leader in caused turnovers
• Served as team captain as a senior
• Recorded 63 ground balls and 42 caused turnovers during senior campaign
• Member of National Honor Society


Personal


Son TJ and Patty Sharkey
Has three brothers, Colin, Nolan and Brady
 Uncle, Kevin Kurrus, was a three-time All-American and a Division II National Champion at CW Post
 Brother, Colin, plays lacrosse at Vermont
 Pursuing a Masters Degree in Finance

UMass MLAX | 4.12.25 | Win vs. St. Bonnies | Cinematic Recap
Saturday, April 12
UMass MLAX | Highlights vs St. Bonaventure | 04.12.25
Saturday, April 12
UMass Men's Lacrosse | Broadcast Highlights vs. NJIT | 2.22.25
Sunday, February 23
UMass Men's Lacrosse | Broadcast Highlights vs. Dartmouth | 2.18.25
Tuesday, February 18