University of Richmond Athletics
Hatem Becomes First Spider Ever Selected to USILA/Nike All-Star Game
05/26/2016 | Men's Lacrosse
UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND, Va. – For much of his career, Alex Hatem was always among the first Spiders to arrive at the field for either practice or a game with his University of Richmond men's lacrosse teammates.
This week, Hatem was once again leading the way for the Spiders, becoming the first player in the three-year history of the program to be selected to participated in the 75th annual USILA/Nike North-South All-Star Game, which will be played on Friday, May 27 in Radnor, Pa. on the campus of Cabrini College. Game time is set for 5:30 p.m.
“We're all very excited for Alex to participate in this year's North-South game. He is a great ambassador for our university, our program and the sport of lacrosse. What a special way to cap off his senior season,” Head Coach Dan Chemotti said. “Alex being the first to represent the University of Richmond in the North-South game is fitting because of how much work he has put into making himself the best player possible.”
This season, Hatem ranked second on the team with 19 goals and fourth in points with 26. He fired off a team-high 93 shots and posted a team-high four game-winning goals. He was a key leader in the Spiders' third straight conference championship appearance and second straight double-digit win season.
“I'm really looking forward to getting to put on my jersey one more time,” Hatem said. “I'm not too sure where my lacrosse career will head at this point, so it will be great suiting up again. It'll be a fun event and a great to a weekend spent with family and friends.”
In three seasons at Richmond, Hatem piled up 76 points (third all-time), 61 goals (third all-time) and 21 assists (seventh all-time).
