#27
Anthony Ruiz
Sophomore
Midfield
Dover, N.J./Seton Hall Prep

High School: Began high school career at Bayley-Ellard High School in Madison, NJ before attending Seton Hall Prep School for a post-graduate year in 2005-06...played defense in lacrosse and fullback in football at Bayley-Ellard...earned all-conference honors in both sports...played football under Jim Delaney at BEHS...played lacrosse for head coach Andrew Decicco at Seton Hall Prep and earned all-area honors...also played football at Seton Hall Prep.

At Delaware: Talented sophomore who is expected to play a key role for Blue Hens this spring...powerful athlete with good size and speed...will contend for a spot on the first Delaware midfield unit...will likely handle most of the face-off duties for the Blue Hens.

2008 Season: Appeared in 16 games and started 11...handled most of the face-off duties for the Hens, winning 94 of 180 (.522 percent)...scored five points on four goals and one assist...took 20 shots and put 13 on goal...scooped up a team-high 58 groundballs and caused four turnovers on the season...earned CAA Rookie of the Week on Mar. 24 for his efforts against Villanova which included winning nine of 14 faceoffs and scooping up a team-high six groundballs...scooped up a team season-high 10 groundballs against Stony Brook.

2007 Season: Did not see game action and retained freshman eligibility...key practice player who helped Delaware capture the Colonial Athletic Association title and advance to the NCAA Final Four.

Personal: Anthony Steven Ruiz ("roo-ease")...son of Blanca and Hernan Ruiz...history major with a minor in Spanish at Delaware...traveled to Colombia last summer...hobbies include playing ice hockey, tennis, racquetball, and video games....has worked at a deli during the summer...oldest of three children...father owns a trucking company.