GREENWOOD, Ind. – For the second consecutive year, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) men's lacrosse standout Joseph Perry has been named a College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-American®, recognizing his continued excellence both on the field and in the classroom.

Perry, a senior goaltender and two-time First Team USA Lacrosse All-American, adds another Academic All-American honor to a growing list of accolades following another dominant campaign in net for the Engineers. The Liberty League Defensive Player of the Year, he compiled a 14-3 record and led the conference in goals against average (7.45), while ranking second in save percentage (.593). He finished the season with 172 saves in 948 minutes and contributed offensively with three goals and one assist. Perry also collected 47 ground balls and caused 24 turnovers, ranking among the national leaders in both GAA (4th) and save percentage (16th).

A business management major, Perry has balanced his athletic commitments with rigorous academic achievement, exemplifying the ideals of the Academic All-America® program. The prestigious honor, which is selected by College Sports Communicators, recognizes student-athletes who have attained significant academic and athletic success. Nominees must hold a cumulative GPA of 3.50 or higher and play a key role on their team. Perry was one of 15 honorees on the Academic All-America® Division III at-large teams boast a perfect 4.0 GPA in their undergraduate work or graduate school.

Academic All-America is the longest-running and most prestigious academic and athletic award in college sports, with roots dating back to 1952. It has honored more than 42,000 student-athletes across all NCAA divisions, the NAIA, two-year colleges, and Canadian institutions.