Hofstra Women’s Basketball Faces Hampton in Weekend Matchup
The Hofstra Pride women’s basketball team (3-18) will face the Hampton Lady Pirates (9-13) on Sunday, February 8th, at 2:00 PM EST at the David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex in Hempstead, NY. The game will be broadcast on FloCollege.
Pride Fall to Monmouth in Close Contest
Hofstra suffered a narrow 59-54 defeat against Monmouth on Friday, despite a strong start and an eight-point lead entering the fourth quarter. The game saw impressive performances from several Hofstra players.
Sterling Leads the Way
Chloe Sterling led all scorers with 20 points, marking her second 20-point game of the season. She also matched a career-high with six assists. Sterling was a perfect 5-5 from the free throw line.
Magolico’s Double-Double
Sandra Magolico recorded her fifth double-double of the season, contributing 13 points and 10 rebounds. She also achieved a career-high five steals, along with two assists and a block.
First Quarter Dominance
Hofstra dominated the first quarter, outscoring Monmouth 18-4. The Pride held Monmouth scoreless for over seven minutes during the opening frame. Magolico contributed six points during this run, while Sterling and Ayen Angoi added three points each.
Monmouth’s Comeback
Monmouth rallied in the second and third quarters, erasing Hofstra’s lead. They opened the final quarter with a 13-1 run, taking a four-point lead. Despite efforts from Micaela Carter and Chloe Sterling, Hofstra couldn’t regain control.
Statistical Highlights
Hofstra shot 46.0% from the field (23-50), compared to Monmouth’s 40.4% (21-52). Hofstra currently holds a 7-11 all-time record against Monmouth.
Von Essen’s Career Milestone
Emma Von Essen now has 225 three-pointers for her career. She is five away from tying, and six from passing, Jen Brickey (230, 1999-03) for second-most in program history.
Looking Ahead: Hampton Matchup
Hofstra will gaze to bounce back against Hampton on Sunday. Hampton is 9-13 overall and 10th in the CAA. Key players for Hampton include K. Lezama (14.0 points per game) and L. Foreman (7.2 rebounds per game).
FAQ
When and where is the Hofstra vs. Hampton game? The game is on Sunday, February 8th, at 2:00 PM EST at the David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex in Hempstead, NY.
Where can I watch the game? The game will be broadcast on FloCollege.
Who led Hofstra in scoring against Monmouth? Chloe Sterling led Hofstra with 20 points.
How many double-doubles has Sandra Magolico recorded this season? Sandra Magolico has recorded five double-doubles this season.
What is Hofstra’s all-time record against Monmouth? Hofstra is 7-11 all-time against Monmouth.
Did you recognize? Chloe Sterling matched a career-high in assists with six against Monmouth.
Pro Tip: Retain an eye on Sandra Magolico’s rebounding – eight of her nine double-digit rebounding performances have come against CAA competition.
Stay updated on Hofstra Women’s Basketball by visiting the official Hofstra Athletics website.