Towson, MD – Hofstra freshman Cami Larsson scored twice in the second half, including the game-winner that broke a 1-1 tie, as the Pride defeated Towson, 3-1 in the Colonial Athletic Association season opener at Johnny Unitas Stadium Friday afternoon. Hofstra improved to 3-9 overall and 1-0 in the CAA while Towson is 1-8 overall and 0-1 in conference play.

Towson took a 1-0 lead in the 21^st minute on Kendra Sykes first goal of the season. Hofstra senior Madison Sauve tied the game just 2:49 before halftime off a rebound in front of Tiger goalie Mackenzie Peacock (3 saves). It was Sauve's first goal of the season.

Larsson broke the 1-1 tie with 11:38 to play in the second half on a penalty corner off an insertion pass from sophomore Madison Georgiana. Just 65 seconds later, Larsson struck again off the penalty corner as Sauve inserted to Valerie Vogels, who passed to Larsson for the goal and a 3-1 lead.

Hofstra freshman goalie Betty Bosma needed to make only one save in the Pride goal as Hofstra outshot the Tigers, 6-3.

The Pride return to action this Sunday, September 30 when Hofstra hosts the Tribe of William and Mary at the Hofstra Field Hockey Stadium. Game time is noon.

Notes
- Hofstra is now 28-11 all-time against Towson and have won eight consecutive games against the Tigers.
- Senior Madison Sauve scored her first goal of the season after leading the team with 10 goals last season
- Red-shirt sophomore Madison Georgiana has recorded a point in five consecutive contests
- Freshman Cami Larsson now leads the team with four goals and 10 points this season
- Hofstra hosts William and Mary on Sunday with the Tribe holding a 13-7 series advantage