Staten Island, NY – Freshman Jasmijn Verdoes scored the game-winner just over one minute into overtime as the Hofstra field hockey team picked up its first win of the season in a 1-0 result over Wagner from the Wagner College Field Hockey Complex Friday afternoon.

After the first minute of the overtime period, Verdoes collected a rebound following a blocked shot from junior Djuna Slort. Verdoes spun to her right and away from her marker, giving her space to wind up and unleash a shot low and past the Wagner goalkeeper from mid-range for Hofstra's first win of the spring season.

The win moves Hofstra to 1-3 on the year, while Wagner moves to 0-1 following their season-opener.

Hofstra controlled the tempo today, taking a season-high 18 shots against the Seahawks and seeing 11 of those shots go on target. The Pride defense was also in top form, allowing only five Wagner shots.

Verdoes led all players with eight shots in the game, with five of those shots coming on target. Slort was next with four shots against the Seahawks.

The Pride returns to Hempstead for a home game against Sacred Heart on Sunday, March 7, at 1 p.m. Spectators will not be permitted inside Hofstra Field Hockey Stadium on Sunday.

NOTES:
-Hofstra is now 6-2 all-time against Wagner.
-Jasmijn Verdoes has now scored in two straight games.
-Merlijn van der Vegt made one save against the Seahawks.
-Hofstra earned eight penalty corners, including seven in the first half, and only allowed three for Wagner.