Hempstead, NY – Hofstra Men's Lacrosse freshman Matt Elder has been named the Colonial Athletic Association Men's Lacrosse Rookie of the Week for his performance in the Pride's season opening victory at #13 Lehigh last Saturday.

Elder, a midfielder from Mooresville, North Carolina, made his collegiate debut a memorable one as the newcomer scored the game-winning goal with 1:42 to play in regulation to break a 3-3 deadlock and give the Pride the victory in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Elder's goal, which was assisted by a pass from sophomore James Philbin, capped Hofstra's come-from-behind rally from a 3-1 deficit to start the fourth quarter.

Elder and the Pride will be back in action this Saturday, February 16 when Hofstra begins its home schedule at James M. Shuart Stadium against the Utes of the University of Utah. Game time is 1 p.m. 

Tickets can be purchased online at HofstraTickets.com, by telephone by calling (516) HOF-TIXX, by visiting the Hofstra Athletics Box Office in the lobby of the David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex during normal business hours, or at the gate at Shuart Stadium on game day.