Hofstra Pride women's basketball

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Hofstra Pride
File:Basketball current event.svg 2024–25 Hofstra Pride women's basketball team
File:Hofstra Pride wordmark.svg
UniversityHofstra University
Head coachDanielle Santos Atkinson (6th season)
ConferenceCoastal Athletic Association
LocationHempstead, New York
ArenaDavid S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex
(capacity: 5,142)
NicknamePride
Student sectionThe Lion’s Den
ColorsBlue, white, and gold[1]
     
Uniforms


AIAW tournament appearances
Division II: 1980

The Hofstra Pride women's basketball team is the basketball team that represents Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York, United States. The school's team currently competes in the Coastal Athletic Association.[2]

History

The Pride has made eight appearances in postseason play, two being in the AIAW Division II National Tournament (1980, 1982) and four being in the WNIT (2006, 2007, 2010, 2011, 2015, 2016). They beat Stony Brook 92–65 for their first ever postseason win before losing to Villanova 71–46 in the next round. They made the Quarterfinals in 2007 and 2016.[3]

Players

Retired numbers

Hofstra Pride women's basketball retired numbers
No. Player Tenure Ref.
14
Liz Irwin 1978–82 [4]
15
Dia LaBella 1978–82 [4]
30
Shante Evans 2010–13 [4]

Postseason

AIAW College Division/Division II

The Pride, then known as the Flying Dutchmen, made one appearance in the AIAW National Division II Basketball Tournament, with a combined record of 0–1.

Year Round Opponent Result
1980 First Round Morgan State L, 52–62

References

  1. Hofstra Licensing Standards Guide (PDF). July 1, 2014. Retrieved April 1, 2016.
  2. "The Official Online Home of Hofstra University Pride Athletics". gohofstra.com.
  3. "The Official Online Home of Hofstra University Pride Athletics" (PDF). www.gohofstra.com.
  4. 4.0 4.1 4.2 Retired numbers - Hofstra University

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