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Athlete of the Week

Nikki Mennella

Nikki Mennella

  • Award
    Athlete of the Week
  • Week Of
    2/26/2025
  • Sport
    Women's Lacrosse
  • Bio
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Mennella was the star as Hofstra defeated Fairfield, 17-11, to move to 4-0 on the season, the best start in program history. She was a one-person wrecking crew as she influenced the game in every way - contributing eight points on five goals and three assists, while also adding 11 draw controls, two ground balls, and two caused turnovers. 

The hat trick was the third of the season (she has only played in three games) and 13th in the career for Mennella. Mennella's 11 draw controls broke her previous career-high of eight against Manhattan on February 14, 2025. It was the most by a Pride player since Kerry Walser had 12 against Drexel on April 27, 2024.

She led Hofstra in goals, assists, points, draw controls, and ground balls in the game - and ranked second in caused turnovers.

Mennella is closing in on 100 career points as she currently has 95 points on 65 goals and 30 assists. She would become the 22nd member of that club at Hofstra. 


Athlete Awards
Date Athlete Sport
7/5/2018 Matthew Vowinkel Men's Soccer
5/29/2018 Vito Friscia Baseball
5/16/2018 Brittany Allocca Softball
5/1/2018 Mikey Riesner Baseball
4/23/2018 John Rooney Baseball
4/17/2018 Alyssa Parrella Women's Lacrosse
4/10/2018 Courtney Scarpato Softball
4/4/2018 Brielle Pietrafesa Softball
3/6/2018 Michael Hughes Wrestling
2/27/2018 Seamus Brazill Baseball
2/21/2018 Rokas Gustys Men's Basketball
2/13/2018 Sage Heller Wrestling
2/6/2018 Marcus Smith Men's Tennis
1/29/2018 Justin Wright-Foreman Men's Basketball
1/23/2018 Desure Buie Men's Basketball
1/17/2018 Ashunae Durant Women's Basketball
1/8/2018 Vinny Vespa Wrestling
12/11/2017 Eli Pemberton Men's Basketball
12/6/2017 Michael Hughes Wrestling
11/28/2017 Aleana Leon Women's Basketball
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