https://gohofstra.com/rss.aspxLatest news items for Hofstra University Athleticsen-us60https://gohofstra.com/news/2026/5/29/athletics-hall-of-fame-spotlight-leah-galton-womens-soccer.aspxhttps://gohofstra.com/news/2026/5/29/athletics-hall-of-fame-spotlight-leah-galton-womens-soccer.aspxAthletics, Women's Soccer

Leah Galton played for the Pride women's soccer team from 2012 to 2015 and is one of the most decorated players in program history. A Second Team NSCAA All-American in 2015, she was also a semifinalist for the Missouri Athletic Club Hermann Trophy. Galton won three consecutive CAA Player of the Year awards from 2013 to 2015 and remains the program's all-time leader in points with 122. She also ranks second in goals with 48 and is fourth in assists with 26.]]>Leah GaltonFri, 29 May 2026 13:00:00 EST328831https://gohofstra.com/news/2026/5/26/softball-five-hofstra-student-athletes-named-csc-academic-all-district.aspxhttps://gohofstra.com/news/2026/5/26/softball-five-hofstra-student-athletes-named-csc-academic-all-district.aspxSoftball

Hempstead, NY – In an announcement by the College Sports Communicators (CSC), Hofstra softball student-athletes Nicole Cancel, Alanna Morse, Dahlia Palacio, Gabby Sultan, and Lily Yepez were honored by the organization as Academic All-District selections for the athletic and academic achievements.]]>2026 Hofstra Softball HuddleTue, 26 May 2026 12:14:00 EST1028852https://gohofstra.com/news/2026/5/27/athletics-hall-of-fame-spotlight-courtney-walcott-football.aspxhttps://gohofstra.com/news/2026/5/27/athletics-hall-of-fame-spotlight-courtney-walcott-football.aspxAthletics

A four-year starter from 1982 to 1985, Courtney Walcott was a key member of the 1983 Lambert-Meadowlands Bowl Championship team coached by Mickey Kwiatkowski.]]>Courtney WalcottWed, 27 May 2026 11:00:00 EST328840https://gohofstra.com/news/2026/5/25/hall-of-fame-spotlight-ray-downey-sr-extraordinary-service-to-hofstra-athletics.aspxhttps://gohofstra.com/news/2026/5/25/hall-of-fame-spotlight-ray-downey-sr-extraordinary-service-to-hofstra-athletics.aspxAthletics

Ray Downey Sr. was a longtime supporter of Hofstra Athletics and a Deputy Chief with the FDNY. His connection to Hofstra runs deep, as two of his sons competed in wrestling for the Pride. The Hofstra wrestling room bears his name, a lasting tribute to his commitment to the program and the University.]]>Ray Downey Sr.Mon, 25 May 2026 11:00:00 EST328849https://gohofstra.com/news/2026/5/23/baseball-hofstras-season-ends-with-two-close-losses-at-caa-championship.aspxhttps://gohofstra.com/news/2026/5/23/baseball-hofstras-season-ends-with-two-close-losses-at-caa-championship.aspxBaseball

Wilmington, NC - The Hofstra University baseball team's run at the CAA Championship came to an end Saturday with a pair of losses at Brooks Field on the campus of UNCW. The fifth-seeded Pride dropped a 5-3 decision to top-seeded Campbell in the winner's bracket final and then lost to Northeastern, 5-4, in an elimination game. Hofstra sees its season end at 22-29.]]>Nick BiddleSat, 23 May 2026 18:38:00 EST128851https://gohofstra.com/news/2026/5/22/athletics-hall-of-fame-spotlight-ken-rood-mens-basketball.aspxhttps://gohofstra.com/news/2026/5/22/athletics-hall-of-fame-spotlight-ken-rood-mens-basketball.aspxAthletics, Men's Basketball

Ken Rood was a guard for the Hofstra men's basketball team from 1973 to 1977 and served as a two-time team captain. He was a member of two NCAA Tournament teams and concluded his career with 1,368 points, ranking fourth all-time at the time of his graduation. He is currently 16th on the Pride's all-time scoring list.]]>Ken RoodFri, 22 May 2026 09:45:00 EST328830https://gohofstra.com/news/2026/5/22/baseball-hofstra-advances-in-winners-bracket-following-second-consecutive-shutout.aspxhttps://gohofstra.com/news/2026/5/22/baseball-hofstra-advances-in-winners-bracket-following-second-consecutive-shutout.aspxBaseball

Wilmington, NC - A trio of Hofstra pitchers combined on a two-hit shutout, the second in as many games, as the fifth-seeded Pride blanked #2 Northeastern, 6-0, in a winners bracket game of the CAA Baseball Championship on Thursday night at Brooks Field. Gabriel Melara paced the Hofstra offense with four hits and two RBIs, while Tyler Castrataro had three hits and two RBIs.]]>Fri, 22 May 2026 00:07:00 EST128850https://gohofstra.com/news/2026/5/20/athletics-hall-of-fame-spotlight-glenn-wilkinson-football-and-mens-lacrosse.aspxhttps://gohofstra.com/news/2026/5/20/athletics-hall-of-fame-spotlight-glenn-wilkinson-football-and-mens-lacrosse.aspxAthletics, Men's Lacrosse

Glenn Wilkinson was a two-sport student-athlete at Hofstra from 1974 to 1978, competing in football and men's lacrosse.]]>Glenn WilkinsonWed, 20 May 2026 12:30:00 EST328839https://gohofstra.com/news/2026/5/21/athletics-hofstra-earns-nine-ncaa-public-recognition-awards-sets-new-program-record.aspxhttps://gohofstra.com/news/2026/5/21/athletics-hofstra-earns-nine-ncaa-public-recognition-awards-sets-new-program-record.aspxAthletics, Men's Basketball, Men's Cross Country/Track, Men's Tennis, Women's Cross Country/Track, Women's Golf, Women's Lacrosse, Volleyball

Hempstead, NY - The Hofstra University Department of Athletics continued its strong academic performance in the latest NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR) report, with nine programs earning NCAA Public Recognition Awards.]]>110425 Photo: Matteo BraccoThu, 21 May 2026 14:13:00 EST328846https://gohofstra.com/news/2026/5/20/baseball-hofstra-blanks-charleston-in-opening-game-of-caa-championship.aspxhttps://gohofstra.com/news/2026/5/20/baseball-hofstra-blanks-charleston-in-opening-game-of-caa-championship.aspxBaseball

Wilmington, NC - Behind a dominant pitching performance from Carlos Martinez and a pair of six-run innings, fifth-seeded Hofstra blanked fourth-seeded Charleston, 13-0, in the opening game of the 2026 CAA Baseball Championship on Wednesday afternoon at Brooks Field on the campus of UNCW.]]>2026 CAA Championship vs. Charleston (Game 1, 5/20/26)Wed, 20 May 2026 15:53:00 EST128847