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All in Field Hockey
The Hofstra field hockey team’s final game before facing its first Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) rivals of the season ends in a 3-2 overtime loss against the Rider University Broncs. The Broncs entered the Hofstra field hockey stadium with a 5-2 record, earning them a first place spot in the Northeast Conference. However, the Pride also boasted a first-place seat in the CAA.
Following a 3-1 victory over Long Island University (LIU) just two days prior, the Hofstra Pride field hockey team stayed hot and won its second consecutive game on Friday, Sept. 17, defeating Sacred Heart University on the road with a score of 2-0. With the win, Hofstra moved up to 4-4 in the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) standings, while Sacred Heart dropped to 0-5 on the season.
After a two-game skid for the Hofstra Pride field hockey team, they got back in the win column with a 3-1 victory over Long Island University (LIU) on Wednesday, Sept. 15, at Field Hockey Stadium.
The Hofstra Pride field hockey team dropped their second straight game and fourth of the season. Hofstra alternated wins in their first four games, three of which were in front of a home crowd at Hofstra Field Hockey Stadium. This was the Pride field hockey team's first road trip of the season to face the University of Massachusetts Lowell and it returns empty-handed.
It took overtime to decide the game, but the Hofstra field hockey team fell on the road to the University of Vermont Catamounts, 2-1. Two different players scored for Vermont, and the Pride received their lone goal from Eline Oldeman. The loss drops the Pride to 2-3 on the season.
The Hofstra Pride lost to the Northeastern University Huskies 3-1 on Sunday, April 11 at Field Hockey Stadium. Sunday was also Senior Day for the Pride, and before the game, Meredith Pfennig, Jordan Thompson and Colette Euksuzian were recognized for their accomplishments.
The Hofstra field hockey team was unable to get anything going in a loss to the University at Albany Great Danes on a windy Sunday, March 14 at Hofstra Field Hockey Stadium. The Pride was held to just one shot in the 2-0 loss.
The Hofstra field hockey team’s late-game comeback fell short as they dropped their March 12 matchup with Fairfield University 3-2 at Hofstra Field Hockey Stadium. Mercy Jasterzenski and Gabriela Espinoza each scored a goal while Jasmijn Verdoes picked up a pair of assists for the Pride (2-4).
The Hofstra Pride field hockey team picked up their second win of the season on Sunday, March 7 when they shut out Sacred Heart University for a 1-0 victory at Hofstra Field Hockey Stadium. The win was the team's first in Hempstead this season.
There is good. And then there is Madison Warfel.
Hofstra field hockey star Madison Warfel had a breakout year, receiving multiple Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) Player of the Week awards for her play. Even with all the recognition from the CAA and her teammates, Warfel still tries to stay motivated and remains strictly goal-oriented.
BOSTON, MASS. — On a chilly afternoon, the Hofstra field hockey team finished their season strong with a 4-3 overtime victory over the Northeastern University Huskies on Sunday, Nov. 3.
On Sunday, Oct. 27, the Hofstra Pride field hockey team defeated Towson University 3-0 on Senior Day at the Hofstra Field Hockey Stadium.
The Hofstra field hockey team was defeated 8-4 in Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) play by No. 12 ranked University of Delaware Blue Hens on Friday, Oct. 25, at the Hofstra Field Hockey Stadium. The Pride dropped to 6-10 (0-4 in CAA) on the season as Delaware improved to 11-3 (3-0 in CAA).
The thrill of victory. Every athlete craves it, giving their all to achieve the ultimate goal. For the four Hofstra fall sports teams, the thrill of victory has been plentiful this season.
The Hofstra Pride field hockey team fell to the Rider University Broncs by a score of 4-1 on Sunday, Oct. 20, at the Hofstra Field Hockey Stadium.
The Hofstra field hockey team rolled past the Long Island University (LIU) Sharks in a convincing 3-1 victory on Saturday, Oct. 19, at Hofstra Field Hockey Stadium.
HEMPSTEAD, NY -- The Hofstra Pride (4-6, 0-1) field hockey team suffered a tough 1-0 loss to the Drexel University Dragons (2-7, 1-0) on Friday, Oct. 4, at Hofstra Field Hockey Stadium in their Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) opener. The Pride failed to capture the same comeback energy from last week’s upset against Yale University.
From early mornings to long nights, Hofstra field hockey head coach Courtney Veinotte works hard to achieve success on and off the turf.
The Hofstra Pride field hockey team defeated Yale University Bulldogs 2-1 on Sunday Sept. 29, in their final game before Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) play.
The Hofstra field hockey team was unable to extend their win streak to four games as they fell to the Brown University Bears by a score of 3-0 at the Goldberger Family Field on Sunday, Sept. 22.
