2022 Men's Lacrosse Roster

Brandon Berry
Kris Hines
Patrick Dubois
Benjamin Leistensnider
Benjamin Leistensnider
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45 Matt Rice

  • Height 5-10
  • Weight 150
  • Class Senior
  • Hometown Williamsburg, Va.
  • Highschool Lafayette

Biography

2022 - Senior Season - Saw action in six games as a member of the attack during his third year with Christopher Newport … Recorded a goal and assist in a league tilt against Mary Washington on April 23 … Also handed out a helper in the regular season finale against Colorado College on April 24 … Unloaded four shots during the season and put a pair on cage … Secured three ground balls during the year, including one in a victory at No. 20 Hampden-Sydney on February 26

2021 - Junior Season - Made five appearances during his second year in Newport News … Snapped off a goal in a win at Randolph-Macon on March 17 … Secured at least one ground ball in each of his five outings while finishing the year with seven total rollers … Picked up two ground balls in his first appearance of the year against Southern Virginia on March 3 … Also caused three turnovers during the season, including one in a top-10 showdown with No. 2 Salisbury on April 3 … Added takeaways in wins over Washington (Md.) on March 13 and Mary Washington on April 10 as well.

2020 - Sophomore Season - Showcased quick-strike capabilities during an efficient season with the Captains … Unloaded four shots during the year and found the back of the net on every attempt … Drove home his first two strikes during a victory at Roanoke on February 19 … Came back with another multi-goal effort in a triumph over Eastern on March 4 … Made his debut with the team in the season opener at Washington (Md.) on February 15 … Also saw time in the squad’s nationally-ranked showdown with No. 9 Ursinus on February 29.

2019 - Freshman Season (at Mount St. Mary’s) - Did not see game action during his first collegiate campaign … Earned a spot on the Academic All-Conference Team for his efforts in the classroom.
 
At Lafayette - Picked up US Lacrosse All-American honors for his work with the Rams … Also was an All-District selection and a two-year team captain … Earned four letters in swimming and served as a captain in 2018 … Won a pair of Hampton Roads Lacrosse League State Championships during the club season … Set the HRLax single-season records for points (117) and assists (55).
 
Personal -
Matthew Robert Rice is the son of John and Trish Rice … Has three brothers, Thomas, Timmy, and Connor, and two sisters, Jenna and Kristyn … Henrik Lundqvist is his favorite athlete, and Two Friends is his favorite musical act … His dream vacation would be a trip to Hawaii … Majoring in accounting.

Statistics

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Historical Player Information

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