2021 Men's Water Polo Roster
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Ryckman, Matt
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Jersey Number 8
Matt Ryckman
- Position:
- Center
- Height:
- 6-3
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Caracas, Venezuela
- High School:
- Loomis Chaffee (Conn.)
Bio
2023 (Junior):Â In his junior season with the Bison, he demonstrated his prowess on the field, tallying 13 goals, one block, and nine steals across 12 games. He achieved a season high by scoring two goals in a standout performance against Wagner, showcasing his ability to perform under pressure and contribute effectively to the team's success.
2022 (Sophomore): Played important reserve role for the Bison in sophomore season...Appeared in 25 games...scored 19 goals on the season...tied career best with three goals in win over Mount San Antonio (9/4)...scored two goals in back-to-back wins over Mercyhurst and Gannon (9/25)...Also had three-goal game in win over Fresno Pacific (10/23)...Had one goal in MAWPC Championship against Fordham.Â
2021 (First-Year): Had solid first season for the Bison, appearing in 24 games as a first-year...scored 21 goals overall...had two goals in collegiate debut against Cal (9/4)...also had two goals against Wagner (9/18)...scored season-best three goals in win over Salem (9/19)...also reached that mark against Fordham (10/31).
Before Bucknell: Three-year letterwinner in water polo and swimming at Loomis Chaffee...also lettered a year in golf...Named Team MVP each of three seasons at Loomis Chaffee...Named to NEPSSA Liquid Four All-Tournament Team...named to 2019 Greenwich Cardinal Cup All-Tournament Team...Academic All-American selection in 2021...selected as Loomis Chaffee Athlete of the Year in 2019...scored 172 goals, added 85 assists, 184 steals, and 110 exclusions during high school career...also holds the school record in the 200 free and the 200 medley relay...also played club with Greenwich Aquatic, starting six consecutive years on the Junior Olympics squad...holds Loomis Chaffee's single-season record for goals, assists, steals, ejections, and field blocks.Â
Personal: Matthew Wade Ryckman...born on 4/11/2002...sister Suzy Ryckman is a swimmer at Bates College.
2022 (Sophomore): Played important reserve role for the Bison in sophomore season...Appeared in 25 games...scored 19 goals on the season...tied career best with three goals in win over Mount San Antonio (9/4)...scored two goals in back-to-back wins over Mercyhurst and Gannon (9/25)...Also had three-goal game in win over Fresno Pacific (10/23)...Had one goal in MAWPC Championship against Fordham.Â
2021 (First-Year): Had solid first season for the Bison, appearing in 24 games as a first-year...scored 21 goals overall...had two goals in collegiate debut against Cal (9/4)...also had two goals against Wagner (9/18)...scored season-best three goals in win over Salem (9/19)...also reached that mark against Fordham (10/31).
Before Bucknell: Three-year letterwinner in water polo and swimming at Loomis Chaffee...also lettered a year in golf...Named Team MVP each of three seasons at Loomis Chaffee...Named to NEPSSA Liquid Four All-Tournament Team...named to 2019 Greenwich Cardinal Cup All-Tournament Team...Academic All-American selection in 2021...selected as Loomis Chaffee Athlete of the Year in 2019...scored 172 goals, added 85 assists, 184 steals, and 110 exclusions during high school career...also holds the school record in the 200 free and the 200 medley relay...also played club with Greenwich Aquatic, starting six consecutive years on the Junior Olympics squad...holds Loomis Chaffee's single-season record for goals, assists, steals, ejections, and field blocks.Â
Personal: Matthew Wade Ryckman...born on 4/11/2002...sister Suzy Ryckman is a swimmer at Bates College.
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