Club Sports Roundup

Club Ice Hockey traveled to Newark, New Jersey on Friday, October 26^th 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 28^th, 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 2^nd, 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 28^th for a show hosted by Molloy College. Julia Shalov placed 1^st in the advanced walk trot canter, while Erin Rosner finished in 3^rd place for intermediate fences, and Maya Palmer finished 4^th in the walk trot. 

Club Equestrian after their show on Sunday, October 28^th.

Club Men’s Lacrosse hosted a round robin with Fairfield University and Stony Brook University on Sunday, October 28^th 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 27^th. 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 27^th.

Club Climbing visited Brooklyn Boulders on Saturday, October 27^th. 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 27^th. 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 28^th 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 28^th.

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

• 09:45 PM-Club Ice Hockey vs. SUNY Maritime

Saturday, November 03, 2018

• 12:00 PM-Club Women's Lacrosse vs. Sacred Heart & Fordham

Sunday, November 04, 2018

• 10:00 AM-Club Softball vs. University of New Haven

Sunday, November 11, 2018

• 10:00 AM-Club Softball vs. University of Connecticut
• 08:45 PM-Club Ice Hockey vs. Suffolk County Community College

Saturday, November 17, 2018

• 08:30 AM-Club Powerlifting Tournament

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!