Ryan McNamara Class: Sophomore Hometown: Fairfield, NJ High School: West Essex Regional Height / Weight: 5-10 / 185 Position: Defense Birthdate: 04/24/1989

GENERAL: Hard worker...Strong physical presence on the defensive end.

BEFORE SIENA: Lettered four years on the defensive unit for lacrosse at West Essex...2006 and 2007 Honorable Mention Fitch Division...Captain of the 2007 team.

PERSONAL: Born April 24, 1989 in Paterson, N.J....The son of Carl and Kathleen McNamara...Has an older brother Carl who is a junior at Marist...A political science major who aspires to one day have a career in law enforcement...Chose Siena for the size of the school and classes, diversified curriculum, lacrosse program and the coaching staff...Also recruited by Adelphi, Montclair State and Wesley.

BRECHT ON McNAMERA: "Ryan is a welcome addition to the program. He has really done a good job in the off-season of working hard in the weight room and his play on the field is a direct reflection of that."