Colgate University Athletics

Before Colgate
A 2025 graduate of Fellowship Christian School, McLaughlin was a four-year varsity member and senior year captain…helped the Paladins become Regional Champions in 2024 and make a three-time Elite Eight run (2022, 2023, 2024) and a Sweet 16 run (2025)… McLaughlin was also a member of the Jamaica Men's Team and competed in the U20 Team Jamaica World Cup...played club for Thunder Blue and Thunder National. 
Stats: Tallied 316 points from 204 goals and 112 assists during his career…recorded 45 goals and 26 assists as a senior and is the All-Time Leader in points, goals, and assists for Fellowship Christian. 
Honors: Was an member of Jamaica Men's Team, a two-time GHSA First Team All-State selection, GHSA Second Team All-State member, and USA Lacrosse All-American...McLaughlin was named Attackman of the Year and a two-time Offensive MVP…academically, Mclaughlin accumulated high honor role all four years and Scholars Diploma.  

Personal 
Born: Elias Shawn Shadeeed McLaughlin in Mariettta, Ga.
Family: Son of Juliana and Shawn McLaughlin...has one sister, Breka and two brothers, Josh and Liam.
 
McLaughlin on why he chose Colgate: "It was always my dream to compete at a Top 20 program while getting a top-level degree, and Colgate matches both of those perfectly. I also love the community and brotherhood that the team exemplifies."