Hempstead, NY - The Hofstra Field Hockey team fell behind early and was unable to mount a comeback as Yale picked up a 5-2 win over the Pride Sunday afternoon at Hofstra Field Hockey Stadium.

Hofstra fell to 3-4 on the season, while Yale upped its record to 2-1.  

Yale jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the first half behind unassisted goals from Eliana Cabral, Katie Smith and Camille Scheyer.  Hofstra cut the deficit to 3-1 on Alyssa Kohler's first goal of the season off a pass from Jordan Thomson at the 29:30 mark, but the Bulldogs answered right back 31 seconds later on a goal from Imogen Davies.

The Pride scored a second half goal on a successful penalty stroke from Frankie O'Brien. Yale capped off their strong offensive showing with a Carol Middough tally with less than five minutes to play.

Sydney Terroso made six saves in goal for Yale.

Hofstra is back in action Friday when it hosts Columbia at 4 p.m.

Notes:
-Hofstra suffered its first home loss of the season after starting 3-0.
-Cecelia DeSimone made her Pride debut in goal, making three saves and allowing one goal in 35 minutes of action.
-Carys Swan started the game in goal for Hofstra and made five saves in the first half while allowing four goals.
-Yale held a 20-14 advantage in shots and an 8-5 edge in penalty corners.