Hempstead, NY - The Hofstra University Department of Athletics held its 2021 Hall of Fame Induction and Golf Outing, presented by AmTrust Title, last night (August 16) at the Huntington Crescent Club. 

The event raised more than $110,000 to support the #HofstraStrong campaign which supports all of Hofstra student-athletes. 

In addition to a great day of golf, Hofstra Athletics celebrated the outstanding careers and accomplishments of Antoine Agudio (men's basketball), Lisa Ciavardini (softball), Marques Colston (football), Tom Kessler (men's lacrosse), Jon Masa (wrestling), and Lizanne Murphy (women's basketball) by inducting them into the Hofstra Athletics Hall of Fame.

The Hofstra Athletics Pride Club presented a pair of awards to three dedicated supporters of Hofstra Athletics. Judith Ann Salerno was the recipient of the Jack Lenz Award, while Greg and Christine Polli received the Joseph M. Margiotta Distinguished Service Award. 

"The Hall of Fame Induction and Golf Outing was a tremendous event for Hofstra Athletics," said Hofstra Vice President and Director of Athletics Rick Cole Jr. "It was great to have everyone back together to play golf and celebrate our Hall of Fame Class of 2021." 
 
In addition to the Hall of Fame inductions and Pride Club Service Awards, several golfers earned awards for their accomplishments on the course. The team of Steve Napolitano, Steve Cohen, and former New York Mets Paul LoDuca and Dwight Gooden posted the top team score with a 59. Matthew Perettine (7'5") was the closest to the pin on hole number three, while Stephen Kiernan (11' 0") was closest on hole six. Scott Pemberton (4'3") came closest to the pin at the 13th hole, while Alex Caruso (9'9") was closest at the 17th hole. The longest drives on the ninth hole were by Emily Corzel (women) and Mike Talibon (men).

Hofstra Athletics would like to thank the following sponsors for their generous support of the 2021 Hall of Fame Induction and Golf Outing:
 
Title Sponsor: Steve Napolitano and The AmTrust Group
Platinum Sponsor: The Compass Group
Platinum Sponsor: Commencement Flowers
Brunch Sponsor: The Ryan Family and The Landtek Group
Lunch Sponsor: Friends of Hofstra Softball
Reception Sponsor: Our Friends from WB Mason
Dinner Sponsor: The Rathjen Family
Golf Cart Sponsor: Kris Amplo and JC Steel
Gift Sponsor: The Conefry Family Foundation
Putting Green Supporter: The National Guard
Driving Range Sponsor: William Bradley and the TSS Group
Driving Range Sponsor: Tony Perettine and Signature Bank