Men's Lacrosse | 10/16/2026 10:30:00 AM
Ryan Carroll will start his senior season as a member of the SUNY Poly men's lacrosse team in the spring. Carroll, a midfielder, has started 28 games for the Wildcats. He has 101 total points in his career on 81 goals and 20 assists. Defensively, he has a total of 135 ground balls picked up and 33 caused turnovers. During his sophomore season, he was the face-off man and went 34 for 85 with a .400 win percentage.
What Drives Me - Ryan Carroll
Hometown/High School: Fulton, NY/G. Ray Bodley
Class Year: Senior
Insitution: SUNY Poly
Sport: Men's Lacrosse
Major: Mechanical Engineering
GPA: 3.97
What is your most memorable collegiate athletics moment?
Competing in the NCAA DIII Men's Lacrosse Tournament in 2024.
What motivates you to keep pushing yourself as an athlete?
My competitive nature and not letting my teammates down is something that drives me on a day-to-day basis.
What gets you excited to show up to practice every day?
Lacrosse allows me to compartmentalize my life and academics. I am so focused on my sport and spending time with my team.
When you're having a difficult day, what keeps you going?
I have the presence of mind knowing that no matter how challenging my day is, it could be worse. I try to practice humility when it comes to that.
What makes all the time and effort you put into your sport worth it?
Being able to have confidence when I play and it allows me to have success on the field.
What does success mean to you?
Enjoying the opportunities and challenges that are in front of you and working toward completing goals. If you are enjoying what you are doig, then you are successful.
What is your favorite aspect of being a student-athlete/favorite most rewarding aspect of college life?
I love that athletics, specifically lacrosse, allows you to be a part of a tighter-knit community at the school as soon as you arrive.
What are you working toward right now?
Building connections while completing my degree so that I set myself up for success after obtaining my degree.
Career goals after college?
Becoming an engineer is step one. After that, become a leader, a team player and work on impactful projects in my industry for the company I eventually work for,
Empire 8 Quick Hits
Pregame ritual: I'm not superstitious, but I like to listen to country music and stay calm
Song that gets you hyped before a game: Would You Go With Me - Josh Turner
Favorite sports movie (or movie in general): Not a sports movie, but I like The Patriot
Favorite professional athlete: Quenton Nelson - Indianapolis Colts Guard
Favorite professional sports team: Indianapolis Colts
Favorite meal: Grilled salmon and vegetables
Biggest sport "ick" or pet peeve: Slamming sticks or pouting when it doesn't go your way
What is your most unpopular opinion about your sport: I do not like the goal mouth in the crease. I think it's hard to officiate consistently.
Guilty pleasure: I love Goldfish Crackers