Matt Collins Class: Sophomore Hometown: Grand Island, N.Y. High School: St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute Height: 6-0 Event: XC/Distance Birthdate: 10/08/1990

2008-09: Cross Country: Competed in six of eight meets... Finished 45^th at the Fairfield Invitational (27:46)... Took 33^rd at the Leeber Invitational (27:09)... Was 25^th at the St. John's Fall Festival (17:33.93)... Outdoor: Placed 40^th overall in the 1500 meters at the Monmouth Season Opener (4:43.31).

Before Fordham: Member of the cross country and track teams at St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute... Served as team captain... Was an All-Monsignor Martin Athletic Association... Member of the National Honor Society.

Personal: Majoring in Business Administration... Has one brother.