AS A JUNIOR ... Appeared in 18 contests, scoring two goals on the season ... Scored in the 2014 season-opener vs. Keuka College as well as in a 14-4 victory over Albertus Magnus College on March 19 ... Recorded six groundballs and two caused turnovers.
AS A SOPHOMORE ... Matched his rookie season game total by appearing in 14 games, 
getting seven starts up top for Emmanuel ... Scored four goals to go along with 10 assists for 14 points ... His 10 helpers ranked tied for second on the unit ... Ruggiero also finished the year with eight groundballs ... Enjoyed his best game of the year in a 16-4 win over Emerson College, notching four points on two goals and two assists.
AS A FRESHMAN ... Saw action in 14 contests, getting to start in seven games ... Made first collegiate start in the program's first-ever victory, a 14-1 win over Green Mount College on March 15 in which he tallied two points on a goal and an assist ... Also recorded two points with a goal and an assist in a 17-8 victory over Emerson on March 31 as well as a two point showing with a pair of goals in an 11-6 win over Daniel Webster on April 21 ... Finished the season with 11 points on six goals and five assists ... Tallied 10 groundballs.
BEFORE EMMANUEL ... Ruggiero was a two-sport athlete at Manhasset High School (Manhasset, N.Y.) ... played two years of lacrosse and wrestled for all four years ... received the Naussa County Officials Unsung Hero Award ... named a two-time All-Conference wrestler ... Eagle Scout.
Major: History
Career Aspirations: To be a lawyer
Favorite Movie: Who Framed Roger Rabbit
Favorite Book: 1984
Favorite Pre-game Meal: Sausage egg and cheese with hot sauce
Favorite Late Night Snack: Chips with queso
Favorite Spot on the EC Campus: Library
Best Class at Emmanuel: Japanese Modernity
Most Exciting Athletic Experience: Winning the 2014 GNAC Championship
Most Respected Professional Athlete(s): Dez Bryant / Derek Jeter
