Christopher Newport University

2025 - Junior Season - Remained one of the top long-pole specialists on the squad while helping anchor the defensive midfield throughout his third year in Newport News ... Saw action in all 22 games and produced 11 caused turnovers ... Forced three miscues during a dominant performance against Williams on March 26 ... Had at least one strip in eight other games, including three postseason battles ... Kicked off the playoffs with a takeaway against Kean in the league semifinals on April 30 ... Came back in the NCAA Tournament with caused turnovers against Grove City on May 10 and No. 8 Bowdoin during the national quarterfinals on May 17 ... Also won a faceoff and snatched three ground balls in the Sweet 16 victory over No. 16 Lynchburg on May 11 ... Finished the season with 31 ground balls and grabbed at least one in 19 games ... Pocketed three rollers in back-to-back outings against No. 18 Stevenson on February 22 and Grove City on March 1 ... Had two in a top-five test at No. 2 Salisbury on April 5 ... Picked up multiple rollers in nine contests, including five straight from February 15 - March 5 ... Chipped in on the offensive end as well with a pair of assists ... Dished out his first helper against Grove City on March 1 before adding his final point in a league triumph against Kean on April 12 ... Also unleashed 14 shots during the season, including eight on-target tries.
 

2024 - Sophomore Season - Starred as a long-pole specialist during a breakout campaign during his second year with the Captains ... Made 19 appearances and forced 13 turnovers while hauling in 16 ground balls ... Had at least one takeaway in 10 games, including two or more on three occasions ... Opened the playoffs with two strips, two ground balls, and an assist in the Coastal Lacrosse Conference Semifinals against Stockton on May 1 ... Posted a caused turnover in four postseason games, including a win over No. 15 Stevens during the third round of the NCAA Tournament on May 12 ... Kicked off the year with a takeaway in each of the squad's first four contests, including two in wins over Berry on February 17 and Ohio Wesleyan on February 25 ... Caused a turnover in both battles with No. 1 Salisbury during the year, including a takeaway in the league championship on May 5 ... Picked up at least two ground balls in five of his outings, including a pair of postseason bouts ... Helped out on the offensive end while producing five goals, which matched the most by a long-pole in program history ... Landed his first dagger of the year against Ohio Wesleyan on February 25 ... Added a point in four straight games from April 13-21 ... Had goals in wins over Kean on April 13, Stockton on April 20, and Colorado College on April 21 ... Also dished out an assist in a league triumph at Mary Washington on April 17 ... Capped off his offensive production with a missile against Cabrini in the opening game of the NCAA Tournament on May 11 ... Finished the season with seven total points while boasting a .625 shooting percentage on eight total attempts.

2023 - Freshman Season - Contributed on the defensive end during his debut campaign ... Saw action in 10 games, including a pair of appearances during the NCAA Tournament ... Forced a turnover and collected a season-high three ground balls during the second round of the national playoffs against Hope on May 12 ... Came back with another takeaway just 24 hours later against No. 7 Gettysburg on May 13 while helping the squad make a run to the Final Four for the second time in school history ... Finished the year with five caused turnovers ... Posted a takeaway, two ground balls, and his first career goal against Montclair State on March 11 ... Also deposited a strike in a win at Stockton on April 15 ... Had a takeaway and ground ball during a pair of outings against Catholic on March 4 and Kean on April 29 ... Wrapped up the season with seven total rollers while adding three shots, including a pair of on-target attempts.

At Forest Hills Northern - Starred in multiple sports during his time with the Huskies ... Was a two-time All-Conference and All-State selection in lacrosse ... Also secured Under Armour All-American accolades ... Shined in hockey as well ... Earned four All-Conference honors and a pair of All-State awards during his time on the ice ... Served as a captain in both sports ... Won a district championship in lacrosse and a pair of conference titles in hockey ... Competed on the club lacrosse circuit with Juiced Cherries as well.

Personal - Ryan Joseph Almassian is the son of Todd and Dawn Almassian ... Has an older sister, Mackenzie, and an older brother, Reed ... John Daly is his favorite athlete ... His dream vacation would be a trip to Kent Island, Maryland ... "Angry Birds" is his favorite movie, and "Full Swing" is his favorite TV show ... The Caesar Wrap at Commons is his favorite food ... Majoring in finance.