Hempstead, NY - The Hofstra women's lacrosse team will host its first Colonial Athletic Association game of the season on Saturday when it entertains Towson in the opening game of a Pride lacrosse doubleheader. 

Opening draw control from James M. Shuart Stadium is slated for 12 p.m. 

For ticket information visit HofstraTickets.com, call (516) HOF-TIXX, or stop by the Hofstra Athletics Ticket Office in the lobby of the David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex. 

The game will air on Lacrosse TV and WRHU will have an audio-only broadcast available on the HAWC. Links to both, as well as the live statistics, can be found on this page and on the women's lacrosse schedule page at GoHofstra.com. 

Hofstra is 3-6 overall on the year and 0-1 in conference play after dropping a narrow 13-12 decision in its league opener at William & Mary on Saturday. Kerry Walser had four goals and three draw controls against the Tribe, while Rachel Graff added three goals and an assist in the game. 

Towson is 6-3 and 1-0 in the league. The Tigers are coming off a 15-14 double overtime win at Vanderbilt on Tuesday. 

Hofstra is 18-26 all-time against Towson with the Tigers winning last year's game 11-10 in overtime in Hempstead. In fact, the last three meetings between the teams and four of the last five games have been decided by one goal.