Hempstead, NY – Two days after celebrating Thanksgiving, the Hofstra women's basketball team will return to the hardwood for a non-conference clash against NJIT on Saturday, November 25.
 
Tip-off from the David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex is scheduled for 2 p.m. For ticket information, visit HofstraTickets.com, call (516) HOF-TIXX, or visit the Hofstra Athletics Ticket Office located in the lobby of the David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex.
 
The game will be streamed on FloHoops, and WRHU will provide an audio-only broadcast as well. Links to the broadcasts, as well as to the live statistics, can be found on this page and on the women's basketball schedule page on GoHofstra.com.
 
The Pride suffered a 63-60 defeat to Sacred Heart in Connecticut this past Sunday, putting their record at an even 2-2 heading into Saturday's home contest. Sorelle Ineza paced the squad with 20 points and three steals while adding three assists and three rebounds, and Emma Von Essen registered a personal-best 18 points against the Pioneers on seven baskets and four three-pointers, all personal bests as well. Zyheima Swint earned her first double-double of the season with 10 points and 12 rebounds, with an additional two blocks.
 
NJIT is 4-2 after an 83-60 defeat against Lafayette Tuesday night. Leading the Highlanders into Saturday is Alejandra Zuniga with 13.8 points per game, and Trinity Williams with 9.8 points per game.
 
Hofstra is 3-0 all-time against NJIT. This will be the first meeting between Hofstra and NJIT since December 9, 2014, a 62-47 win for the Pride in Newark, New Jersey.