Hempstead, NY – The Hofstra Women's Lacrosse team will face Columbia on Saturday, marking the first-ever meeting between the programs. 

First draw control is scheduled for 3 p.m. from James M. Shuart Stadium on the campus of Hofstra University. 

There will be Pride Productions live video of the game with the link available on this page or via the women's lacrosse schedule page at GoHofstra.com. The Pride Productions audio only broadcast can also be heard via the portal and on the WRHU mobile app.

Hofstra (1-7) is coming off an 18-8 loss to #18 Ohio State this past Sunday. The Pride got multiple goals from graduate attacker Lindsay Scott (three) and sophomore midfielder Carlee Ancona (two), while senior midfielder Lindsey Alfano posted three caused turnovers, three ground balls and two draw controls in the game. 

Scott is tops on the team in both points and goals with 28 and 25, respectively. Senior defender Shelby Milne leads the Pride in caused turnovers and ground balls with 12 and 11. The duo of sophomore midfielder Carolyn Carrera and senior midfielder Becky Conto have been strong for Hofstra in draw controls as Carrera leads the way with 24, while Conto has 23. 

Columbia is 5-5 this season and is coming off a 17-14 win over Wagner on Wednesday. Victoria Kalamaras has a team-best 29 points on 16 goals and 13 assists. Lindsey Ewertsen is second with 27 points (22 goals, 5 assists), while Sara Ruzzi is third with 25 points on 23 goals and two assists. 

Following this game, Hofstra will commence Colonial Athletic Association play on April 8 with a 6 p.m. game at William & Mary.