Hempstead, NY – The Hofstra field hockey team returns home for a weekend of Colonial Athletic Association action, as the Pride hosts Monmouth on Friday, October 14, before hosting #25 William & Mary on Sunday, October 16. Friday's game is set to start at 3 p.m., and the opening draw on Sunday is scheduled for 1 p.m.

The Hofstra field hockey program is honored to partner with Morgan's Message and help bring awareness about student-athlete mental health prior to Friday's game. Morgan's Message amplifies stories, resources, and expertise to confront student-athlete mental health, builds a community by and for athletes, and provides a platform for advocacy. Morgan's Message strives to eliminate the stigma surrounding mental health within the student-athlete community and equalize the treatment of physical and mental health in athletics. We aim to expand the dialogue on mental health by normalizing conversations, empowering those who suffer in silence, and supporting those who feel alone. 

Both games will be live streamed on FloLive with audio commentary provided by WRHU-FM (88.7), and live statistics will be available for each game. These links can be found on this page and the schedule page at GoHofstra.com.

Hofstra enters the weekend at 6-6 overall and 1-1 in the CAA following a 1-0 win on the road against Towson last Friday. Fede Schroder scored the deciding goal in the second quarter, earning herself CAA Co-Rookie of the Week honors on Monday, and Merlijn van der Vegt made nine stops for the Pride against Towson.

Cami Larsson continues to lead the Pride with 13 points on five goals and three assists this season, while Simryn Desai ranks second on the team with four goals and one assist for nine points. van der Vegt ranks as one of the best netminders in Division I this season; the senior ranks third in the country with a .831 save percentage and 11th with a goals-against average of 1.10.

Monmouth was picked third in the CAA Preseason Coaches' Poll in its first season as a member of the CAA. The Hawks are 5-7 overall following a win over Columbia on Sunday, and they sit fifth in the CAA with a 1-1 record. Leading Monmouth into Friday's game is 2021 NFHCA All-Region First Team and America East Offensive Player of the Year Annick Van Lange with a CAA-best 23 points on 10 goals and three assists.

Picked fourth in the CAA Preseason Coaches Poll, William & Mary is currently ranked #25 in the latest Penn Monto/NFHCA Division I Coaches Poll. Entering Sunday with a 7-6 overall record and a 1-2 mark in conference play, Lauren Curran leads the Tribe with eight goals on the season, while Allison Goodwin has three goals and one assist to her name in 2022. 

Hofstra is currently 6-4 all-time against Monmouth, and this will be the first meeting against the Hawks as a conference opponent. Against William & Mary, Hofstra is 7-16, including last season's 3-2 shootout defeat to the Tribe in Virginia.

Following Sunday's game against the Tribe, Hofstra will take to the road for its final two CAA games of the season. The Pride will travel to Philadelphia to take on Drexel (8-5, 1-1 CAA) on October 21 at 4 p.m., followed by a noon contest against defending CAA champions Delaware (4-9, 2-1 CAA) on October 23.