Elon Backer Class: Senior Hometown: Delmar, N.Y. High School: Bethlehem Central Height / Weight: 5-10 / 160 Position: MF

2007: Appeared in eight matches, starting the season finale on Nov. 8 at Towson... Took his only shot of the year against Towson.

2006: Did not play varsity soccer.

2005: Played in 12 contests throughout the year and was in the starting line-up on two occasions... Fired off four shots on the season: vs. #3 UConn (Sept. 9), at Northeastern (Oct. 7), against UNCW (Oct. 14) and at Delaware (Oct. 21)... Named to the AD's Honor Roll, as well as the Dean's List Fall semester... Earned the Commissioner's award fall semester.

2004: Saw action in seven games for the Patriots... Tallied three shots on the year.

Prep/Club: 2004 graduate of Bethlehem Central High School... Four-year varsity letterwinner in soccer...the Eagles were Class A Section II Champions in 2000 and 2002... Team captain senior year... Member of the Section II Second Team in 2003..."Who's Who Among American Students"... Played on club team Blackwatch S.C. (2000-03).

Personal: Full name is Elon Backer... Born August 7, 1986... Son of Roger and Noelia Backer... Has one sibling... Majoring in sports medicine.

BACKER'S CAREER STATISTICS
Year	GP/GS	Goals	Assists	Points	Shots
2004	7/0	0	0	0	3
2005	12/2	0	0	0	4
2006	DNP
2007	8/1	0	0	0	1
Totals	27/3	0	0	0	8