https://gohofstra.com/rss.aspxLatest news items for Hofstra University Athleticsen-us60https://gohofstra.com/news/2026/6/11/athletics-hofstra-student-athletes-impress-once-again-during-spring-2026-semester.aspxhttps://gohofstra.com/news/2026/6/11/athletics-hofstra-student-athletes-impress-once-again-during-spring-2026-semester.aspxBaseball, Field Hockey, Athletics, Men's Basketball, Men's Cross Country/Track, Men's Golf, Men's Lacrosse, Men's Soccer, Men's Tennis, Softball, Women's Basketball, Women's Cross Country/Track, Women's Golf, Women's Lacrosse, Women's Soccer, Women's Tennis, Wrestling, Volleyball

Hempstead, NY - Hofstra University student-athletes continued their exemplary academic efforts during the Spring 2026 semester, with the Pride's 21 athletic programs compiling a 3.54 grade point average. It marks the 28th consecutive semester with a combined GPA of 3.00 or higher. In addition, all Hofstra athletic programs recorded at least a 3.27 GPA and 10 programs earned team GPAs of at least 3.50.]]>Spring 2026 GPA GraphicThu, 11 Jun 2026 14:30:00 EST328855https://gohofstra.com/news/2026/6/16/athletics-12-hofstra-student-athletes-named-to-academic-all-district-team.aspxhttps://gohofstra.com/news/2026/6/16/athletics-12-hofstra-student-athletes-named-to-academic-all-district-team.aspxField Hockey, Athletics, Men's Golf, Men's Lacrosse, Women's Golf, Women's Lacrosse, Wrestling

Hempstead, NY - 12 Hofstra student-athletes were honored by College Sports Communicators as 2026 Academic All-District © At-Large selections. The 12 Pride student-athletes were recognized for their academic and athletic performances for the 2025-26 academic year.]]>2026 At-Large Academic All-DistrictTue, 16 Jun 2026 12:05:00 EST328857https://gohofstra.com/news/2026/6/12/womens-basketball-hofstra-announces-six-transfer-portal-additions.aspxhttps://gohofstra.com/news/2026/6/12/womens-basketball-hofstra-announces-six-transfer-portal-additions.aspxWomen's Basketball

Hempstead, NY - Coming off a historic run at the 2026 CAA Championship, Hofstra women's basketball aims to continue the momentum with the announcement of their 2026-27 roster. Hofstra Head Women's Basketball Coach Danielle Santos Atkinson announced the addition of six student-athletes from the transfer portal.]]>2026 WBB TransfersFri, 12 Jun 2026 13:00:00 EST1128856https://gohofstra.com/news/2026/6/15/womens-cross-country-track-spagnoli-to-compete-at-usatf-u20-outdoor-championships.aspxhttps://gohofstra.com/news/2026/6/15/womens-cross-country-track-spagnoli-to-compete-at-usatf-u20-outdoor-championships.aspxWomen's Cross Country/Track

Hempstead, NY - Freshman Isabella Spagnoli of the Hofstra women's outdoor track and field team will conclude the 2026 outdoor season at the USATF U20 Outdoor Track & Field Championships on June 18 in Eugene, Oregon.]]>2026 USATF U20 Outdoor Championships PreviewMon, 15 Jun 2026 14:15:00 EST1228854https://gohofstra.com/news/2026/6/2/baseball-five-named-to-college-sports-communicators-academic-all-district-team.aspxhttps://gohofstra.com/news/2026/6/2/baseball-five-named-to-college-sports-communicators-academic-all-district-team.aspxBaseball

Hempstead, NY - Five Hofstra University baseball student-athletes have been selected to the College Sports Communicators Academic All-District Team it was announced today by the organization. Receiving Academic All-District accolades are Jackson Bauer, Michael Brown, Joseph Curreri, Sean Hamilton, and Gabriel Melara.]]>Baseball AAD 2026Tue, 2 Jun 2026 12:04:00 EST128853https://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/2026/5/29/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/2026/5/27/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 EST128851