Men's Lacrosse | 3/17/2014 1:49:00 PM

ROCHESTER, NY -- Junior attack Casey Jackson (Victoria, BC/Claremont) and freshman attack Ryan Lee (Sharon, Ontario/The Hill Academy) were named Liberty League Men's Lacrosse Offensive Performer and Rookie of the Week, respectively, for the week ending March 16, 2014. For Lee, it is the third time this season he has earned Rookie of the Week honors.

Jackson tallied 10 points on eight goals and two assists in two games last week for No.1 RIT. On Thursday, Jackson tallied six points on 5 goals and an assist in an 18-11 win over No. 2 SUNY Cortland. He scored three of his five goals in the first half, tallying five goals on 7 shots on goal. Jackson leads the team in scoring with 25 points on 19 goals and 6 assists.

Lee tallied 12 points on 7 goals and 5 assists in two games last week, helping RIT to a 2-0 record. On Thursday, the freshman attack scored 4 goals and dished out 3 assists in the 18-11 win over #2 SUNY Cortland. He fired seven shots on goal and had two ground balls. Saturday, Lee tallied five points on 3 goals and 2 assists in an 18-6 win over Western New England University at Iona Prep. Lee is currently second on the team in scoring with 22 points on 13 goals and 9 assists.

RIT (5-0) will face St. John Fisher on Wednesday, March 19 at 4 p.m. at Growney Stadium on the campus of St. John Fisher. The Tigers open up Liberty League play this weekend when the Tigers host Clarkson University on Saturday, March 22 at 1 p.m. on RIT's Turf Field.