RICHMOND, Va. – After helping the Elon University men's soccer team to a victory over James Madison on Saturday, Oct. 17, first-year Jaiden Fortune was rewarded as the Colonial Athletic Association Rookie of the Week as released by the league office on Monday, Oct. 19.

Fortune netted the game-winning goal in the 81^st minute versus the Dukes on Saturday to aid Elon in a 2-1 victory over the defending league tournament champion. The score was the fourth of the season for the Bedford, England, native and his second game-winner of the year. The victory also extended the Phoenix's win streak to four games.

This is the second time that Fortune has received a CAA weekly award this year. Earlier this season, he was also selected the CAA Player of the Week on Sept. 14. Along with Fortune, four Phoenix players have received league weekly accolades this season in Matthew Jegier (Rookie), Nicholas O'Callaghan (Player and Rookie) and Amir Berkane.