Hofstra University men's lacrosse player Brett Moyer has been named to the 2005 Tewaaraton Trophy Preseason Watch List, the Tewaaraton Foundation recently announced. The Tewaaraton Trophy honors the top male and female varsity collegiate lacrosse player in the United States. Hofstra alumnus Doug Shanahan captured the first Tewaaraton Trophy in 2001.

The list is just an early season indicator on who to watch for during the 2005 season. The list will be narrowed down to five finalists by the end of the year and the award is presented annually following the season. The list is composed of 37 players, 35 of which are from Division I schools. LeMoyne's Brandon Spillett is the lone DII player and Salisbury's Jeff Bigas is the lone DIII player.

Moyer, a junior defender from Ridley Park, Pennsylvania, is a 2005 Face-Off Yearbook and Inside Lacrosse Preseason All-American after being named a USILA Division I All-America honorable mention and an All-Colonial Athletic Association first team selection last season.

The Pride open the 2005 regular season this Saturday, February 26 when they host the Minutemen of Massachusetts at Shuart Stadium at noon.