New York, NY - Monique Iannella and Jordan Littleboy scored first half goals and Hofstra turned in a strong defensive effort as the Pride posted a 2-0 win over Columbia Thursday night at Rocco Commisso Stadium. Hofstra improved to 5-3 on the season with the win, while Columbia dropped to 3-3-1.

 The Pride got on the board in the 12th minute as Iannella converted a penalty kick for her first goal of the season and career. Littleboy doubled the Hofstra advantage in the 31st minute, taking a pass from Jenn Buoncore and redirecting it past Columbia goalkeeper Sophie Whitehouse. The goal was the first of her career.

That was it for the offense as both teams played strong defensively. Hofstra limited the Lions to just nine shots with two of them on goal. Hofstra managed 10 shots but only three on goal.

Hofstra goalkeepers Jenna Borresen and Ashley Wilson split duties with each called on to make one save. Whitehouse had just one save on the night.

Hofstra returns to action Sunday afternoon at 1 p.m. when it hosts Stony Brook in "The Long Island Rivalry", presented by The Greene Turtle. Tickets for the game can be purchased online at HofstraTickets.com or by calling the Hofstra Athletics Box Office at (516) HOF-TIXX.

Notes:
-Hofstra finished its stretch of five consecutive road games at 3-2.
-Buoncore's assist was her team-high fourth of the season.
-Hofstra did not attempt a corner kick for the first time this season.
-Hofstra is now 8-4-2 all-time versus Columbia.