Hempstead, NY – The Hofstra field hockey team dropped a non-conference contest against in-state foe Columbia to the tune of a 3-0 result versus the Lions from Cindy Lewis Stadium.
Hofstra's record slips to 2-7 following the defeat, and Columbia improves its mark to 3-6 on the season.
Columbia jumped on the board at the 7:40 mark of the first quarter on a counter-attacking opportunity following a Columbia save on a penalty corner shot from
Jamie Mc Millan. The Lions added a second goal inside the first minute of the second quarter on a penalty corner, and the third tally of the game occurred at 11:23 of the third quarter on another counter-attack by the Lions.
Pieke Roos logged five saves against Columbia.
Simryn Desai led the tea with three shots, while
Tara McNally had a pair of shots go on frame versus the Lions.
Hofstra resumes its CAA schedule on Friday, October 11, at 4 p.m. against Drexel. The Pride's next home game will be on Sunday, October 13, where they will face Rider at 1 p.m.
NOTES:
-Prior to the opening whistle, the Hofstra field hockey program honored departing seniors
Heather Canavan,
Simryn Desai,
Efremia Geralis,
Karissa Hough,
Adrianna Losiak,
Tara McNally,
Pieke Roos, and
Arden Wojtach in a pregame Senior Day ceremony.
-Columbia outshot Hofstra 14-9 and held a 6-4 advantage in penalty corners.
-Hofstra's all-time record against Columbia is now 11-11.
