Newman University Athletics

GETTING TO KNOW RYAN...

As a Redshirt Junior (2012-13):
Started in 25 games and appeared in all 28 games...Played 18.1 minutes per game...Scored 4.0 points per game...Totaled 3.7 rebounds per game...Led the Jets with 25 blocks...Shot 41.8 percent from the field...Scored a career-high 11 points against Dallas Baptist on Jan. 5, 2013.


As a Redshirt Sophomore (2011-12):
Appeared in all 27 games, playing 15.7 minutes per game...Averaged 2.9 points and 3.1 rebounds per game...Had a career-high 11 points against Oklahoma Panhandle State on Feb. 23, 2012.

As a Sophomore (2010-2011):
Redshirted

As a Freshman (2009-2010):
Played in 20 games as a true freshman…Averaged 1.1 points and 1.6 rebounds per game…Had a season-high eight points against Manhattan Christian College on Dec. 5, 2009.

Trinity Catholic High School:
Graduated from Trinity Catholic High School where he played for coach Joe Hammersmith…Guided the Celtics to a 24-1 record that included a Heart of America League championship, a sub-state championship, and a third place finish at the Kansas 3A state tournament…Set the school record for blocks in a game (9), and blocks in a season (69)…Earned All-State Honorable Mention accolades, and Second Team Heart of America honors in 2008 and 2009.

Personal:
Born Dec. 19, 1990 in Hutchinson, Kan…Full name is Ryan Joseph Mesh…Son of Paul and Mari Mesh…Majoring in Accounting.

FIVE QUESTIONS WITH RYAN...
1. Where is your favorite place to eat in Wichita?
    Wendy's
2. What is your favorite food?
    Pizza
3. What are five things you can't live without?
    Water, books, Tony's Pizza, basketball, T.V.
4. Where is your dream vacation destination? 
    Rome, Italy
5. Why did you choose Newman?
    For the academic prowess.