Brookville, NY - The Hofstra women's cross country team earned a second place finish at the 2026 Metropolitan Championships at LIU Saturday morning with Sophia Briggs leading the way for the Pride.

Briggs placed 8th out of the 50-runner field and completed the 5K course in 18:26.3. Isabella Gerena was the Pride's next-best finisher, placing 9th with a 18:36.2 time. Saralyn Frederick finished 11th at 18:59.2, while Hannah Donzella was 14th (19:00.9), Natalie Campisi was 17th (19:14.6) and Macy Neider finished 24th with a time of 19:58.9.

The Pride recorded 55 points in its second place finish out of seven teams. Columbia won the event with 44 points, while St. John's came in third with 77.

The Pride compete next in the Coastal Athletic Association Cross Country Championship on October 30.