Friday, November 2, 2018

Club Sports Roundup


Club Ice Hockey traveled to Newark, New Jersey on Friday, October 26th to take on the Stevens Institute of Technology. Liam Hartenstein was strong in net for the Pride, who despite goals from Brandon Caccavale, Andrew Gagnon, and Joe Grice would ultimately fall to the Ducks by a score of 4-3.

On Sunday, October 28th, Hofstra took on MCHC power Fordham University at The Ice Hutch in Mount Vernon, New York. The Pride’s special teams were strong, as Michael Sweeney scored a power play goal and Matt McGuirk added a shorthanded goal, but it wouldn’t be enough as the Rams triumphed by a score of 4-2. Hofstra will look to get back on track on Friday, November 2nd, when they host SUNY Maritime at Northwell Health Ice Center at Eisenhower Park at 9:45pm.

Club Equestrian visited the Thomas School of Horsemanship on Sunday, October 28th for a show hosted by Molloy College. Julia Shalov placed 1st in the advanced walk trot canter, while Erin Rosner finished in 3rd place for intermediate fences, and Maya Palmer finished 4th in the walk trot. 

Club Equestrian after their show on Sunday, October 28th.
Club Men’s Lacrosse hosted a round robin with Fairfield University and Stony Brook University on Sunday, October 28th at Shuart Stadium. Despite holding a two-goal lead at the half over Fairfield, the Pride would ultimately fall to the Stags by a score of 6-4. Hofstra would bounce back when they faced off against their Long Island Rivals, trouncing the Seawolves 13-2.


Club Quidditch competed in the United States Quidditch Northeast Regionals in Rochester, New York on Saturday, October 27th. Hofstra posted victories over Skidmore College and Clark University, but came up short in their attempt to qualify for a bid to Nationals. 
 
Club Quidditch after competing in the Northeast Regionals on Saturday, October 27th.
Club Climbing visited Brooklyn Boulders on Saturday, October 27th. With 20 members in attendance, the club wore costumes to celebrate Halloween. It was a safe and productive climb!

Club Running attended the NIRCA Northeast Regional Meet in Milton, NY on Saturday, October 27th. Despite competing during a Nor’easter, Colleen Todd was able to run a 6K in 35:09.

Club Men’s Rugby traveled to Montclair State University on Sunday, October 28th for a B-side scrimmage. 12 new players got a full game in against a developing Montclair side. It was a great opportunity to learn on both sides.

Hofstra’s James Woods in action against Montclair State on Sunday, October 28th.
CLUB SPORTS STUDENT-ATHLETE OF THE WEEK

Colleen Todd-Club Running-Junior-International Business-Durham, NH

Despite treacherous conditions, Todd performed admirably at the NIRCA Northeast Regional Meet, posting a 6K time of 35:09.

UPCOMING EVENTS (click on the links for more information) 
 

Friday, November 02, 2018
Saturday, November 03, 2018
Sunday, November 04, 2018
Sunday, November 11, 2018
Saturday, November 17, 2018

Shaun Fean

Associate Director, Campus Recreation

Kyle Novak

Graduate Assistant, Campus Recreation

Hofstra’s 25 Club Sports are always looking for new members and welcome all experience levels. If you would like to find out more information about joining one of our clubs, please visit hofstra.edu/recreation and click on the ‘Club Sports’ tab, or feel free to visit us at the Hofstra Fitness Center with any questions you may have!

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