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Junior Shellane Ogoshi was a repeat winner of the CAA Setter of the Year Award

Volleyball Accomplishments • Compiled a record of 24-7, 17-1 in the CAA • Won its first CAA Championship and advanced to the NCAA Tournament for the sixth time in program history • Advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament for the first time with a victory over Cornell in the first round • Hofstra became the first Colonial Athletic Association squad to pick up a victory in NCAA action since 1995 • The Pride ranked second in the East Region rankings and 35th in the NCAA RPI rankings

The People of the Pride • Hofstra’s 24 wins marked the

22nd time in program history that the team won 20 or more matches • Elizabeth Curley and Shellane Ogoshi were both named to the All-CAA first team, while Beverly Rivera was a second team selection

2006-07

ANNUAL REPORT

Welcome

to the 2006-07 Hofstra Athletics annual report, The People of the Pride. The report highlights the many accomplishments of this past academic year. The people that make up the Pride have contributed so much to our athletics program. They include student-athletes, coaches, administrators, faculty, staff, alumni, Pride Club members, corporate partners, and friends. We are extremely grateful for their support, enthusiasm, and generosity.

The collective effort of these groups during this past year has led to the extraordinary accomplishments of our athletics program – five Colonial Athletic Association championships, seven teams in postseason play (NCAA, NIT, WNIT), All-American honors, national coaching awards, the opportunity to host NCAA championship contests and the completion of capital projects.

In addition to achievements in athletic competition, we are devoted to the educational well-being of our studentathletes and are proud of their Jack Hayes speaks at the Director of Athletics Jack Hayes and Hofstra accomplishments. Nearly 270 dedication of the Frank President Stuart Rabinowitz with inductee Fran student-athletes earned a 3.0 Gorman Memorial Gateway at Kalafer at the 2007 Hofstra Athletics Hall of or better grade point average the Hofstra Soccer Stadium Fame Dinner in 2006, while 12 achieved a perfect 4.0. Our student-athletes’ education is not limited to the classroom, as evidenced by their involvement in a variety of charitable causes and service projects whereby they have learned valuable life lessons while also giving back to the local community.

This past year was extremely successful and we remain committed to building the Hofstra Athletics program. We will continue to search for innovative ways to provide our student-athletes with an outstanding academic and athletic experience and we will represent Hofstra on the fields of play with a spirit and a sense of responsibility that makes everyone proud.

As you read through this report, I hope you enjoy seeing the connection between the achievements of Hofstra Athletics and the many outstanding people that comprise our athletics program.

This next year will be filled with many challenges and opportunities for the Hofstra Pride. We look forward to having you join us as we embark on another exciting journey.

Sincerely,

Women’s Lacrosse Coach Abby Morgan and seniors Casey McGrath, Becky Thorn and Kimberly Hillier with Jack Hayes Jack Hayes Director of Athletics at the 2007 Hofstra Student-Athlete Awards Banquet

2006-07 CAA Champions The Pride won a league best five Colonial Athletic Association Championships in 2006-07, the second consecutive year that Hofstra teams have won the most conference titles. Since 2000, Hofstra has won 26 conference championships.

19 VICTORIES VERSUS THE TOP 25 Field Hockey

#15 James Madison, 4-1

Men’s Soccer

#12 Old Dominion, 2-1 #23 James Madison, 1-0 #23 Old Dominion, 4-2

Wrestling

#1 Minnesota, 18-17 #8 Penn State, 24-10 #20 Nebraska, 32-6 #9 Central Michigan, 17-16 #14 Penn, 31-3 #24 Lehigh, 30-6

Women’s Basketball

#17 Michigan State, 57-53

Softball

#25 North Carolina State, 3-2 #20 Georgia Tech, 9-7

Women’s Lacrosse

#17 Cornell, 13-8 #8 James Madison, 12-9 #17 James Madison, 15-13

Men’s Lacrosse #9 Massachusetts, 8-6 #9 Army, 5-3 #14 Towson, 9-8 (OT)

VOLLEYBALL Elizabeth Curley ’07 Volleyball Centerville, MA

Elizabeth was a four-year starter on the volleyball team, and in 2006 became Hofstra’s first All-American in the sport. The 2006 CAA Player of the Year, Elizabeth finished her career ranked in the top 10 in three statistical categories. During her four-year career, the Pride was 75-42.

“Academically, Hofstra was perfect for me because I discovered what I wanted to do in the future. I was an exercise specialist major and will pursue a career in physical therapy. When I look back on my career at Hofstra, I have great memories. Winning the CAA championship in 2006 was a very exciting time and the NCAA Tournament was like nothing I had ever experienced.”

Junior Shellane Ogoshi (left) was a repeat winner of the CAA Setter of the Year Award

Volleyball Accomplishments • Compiled a record of 24-7, 17-1 in the CAA • Won its first CAA Championship and advanced to the NCAA Tournament for the sixth time in program history • Advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament for the first time with a victory over Cornell in the opening round • Hofstra became the first Colonial Athletic Association squad to earn a victory in NCAA action since 1995

Sophomore Lauren Engle (right) had a team-high 27 kills in Hofstra two NCAA Tournament matches, including 18 in first round win over Cornell

Senior Catherine Durakis (left) finished her career ranked second at Hofstra with 1,526 digs and holds the school record for digs in a match with 41

• The Pride ranked second in the East Region and 35th in the NCAA RPI poll • Hofstra’s 24 wins marked the 22nd time in program history that the team won 20 or more matches • Elizabeth Curley and Shellane Ogoshi were both named to the All-CAA first team, while Beverly Rivera was a second team selection

The Pride took on Penn State in the second round of the NCAA Tournament in State College, PA

Soccer Gary Flood ’07 Men’s Soccer Hauppauge, NY

Gary was a four-year defensive starter on the men’s soccer team, starting 82 games in his Pride career and playing every minute of every game for the Pride as both a freshman and a senior. He helped lead the Pride to three straight Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) championships and NCAA Tournament appearances, including first round victories in 2004 and 2006. He was a first team All-CAA selection in 2006, and now plays for the New England Revolution of Major League Soccer.

“Being able to play at such a high level close to home so my family could come and watch me was important. While at Hofstra, I had outstanding coaching and the level of play was as high as it can get. I plan on staying involved and helping the team in any way possible. The best way for me to do that is to keep playing well and build Hofstra’s reputation.”

The Pride defeated Providence, 2-0, in front of a crowd of 1,450, marking the Pride’s second NCAA Tournament victory in the past three years

Men’s Soccer Accomplishments • Finished 12-6-3, 7-3-1 in the CAA • Became one of only three schools in the country to win its third straight conference title when it defeated George Mason on penalty kicks in the title game • Reached double figures in wins for the third straight season, the first time that has happened in school history • Went 3-1-1 against nationally ranked opponents and improved its record to 11-3-1 in its last 15 games against ranked teams

Chris Cox (right) was one of three Pride players named to the All-CAA and all-region teams, along with Gary Flood and Michael Todd

• Finished the year ranked #18 in the final Soccer America poll

Rob Youhill (left) scored Hofstra’s only goal in the CAA Championship game against George Mason, a game Hofstra won on penalty kicks

• Michael Todd, who became just the second player in school history to record over 100 career points (101 points - 40 goals, 21 assists), was named the CAA Player of the Year, the first Pride player to earn conference player of the year honors since Stuart Duffin in 1997 • Gary Flood was named the National Player of the Week after helping the Pride post back-toback shutout wins • Jamal Neptune and Richard Martinez were named to the CAA All-Rookie team • The Class of 2006 became the winningest class in school history (45 wins)

Michael Todd (right) was named the first Division I All-American in Hofstra’s history when the National Soccer Coaches Association of America selected him to the second team

• Michael Todd and Gary Flood were both selected in the MLS Supplemental Draft and are now playing professionally

Soccer Sue Weber ’08 Women’s Soccer Islip, NY

Sue has been a member of the Pride women’s soccer team for two years and in 2005 became the program’s first AllAmerican as she led the team to a 14-4-3 record and its first NCAA Tournament appearance. A two-time Colonial Athletic Association Defensive Player of the Year, Sue was one of 24 players invited to train at the U-21 United States Camp this past winter where she competed against the U.S. National Team.

“I am getting a great education and I couldn’t have chosen a better school. Winning the CAA Championship in 2005 was an unbelievable experience and going to the NCAA Tournament that year was a big stepping-stone for our program.”

Freshman Abby Pullen (left) was named to the All-Colonial Athletic Association and All-Eastern College Athletic Conference teams

Junior Edel Malone (left) started all six games for Team Ireland at the 2007 World University Games, helping the squad to a fourth-place finish

Fall Sports Accomplishments Football • Freshman linebacker Luke Bonus was named the Atlantic 10 Defensive Rookie of the Year and one of six players named to the All-Atlantic 10 squad

Field Hockey • Posted a 13-7 record, its sixth consecutive winning season • Ranked 18th nationally in the final NFHCA poll • Six Hofstra players were named All-CAA, with Kara McEneaney and Charlia Warner earning first team honors

Junior Stephen Santore (left) was named to the All-Eastern College Athletic Conference team

Women’s Cross Country • Finished second at the Hofstra Invitational • Freshman Abby Pullen placed second in four meets, including the IC4A/ECAC Championship, and was 12th at the CAA Championship

Junior Rob Zarrilli (right) earned second team All-America accolades, and was the Atlantic 10 Special Teams Player of the Year and an ECAC All-Star

Sophomore Charlia Warner (above) set a single season record with 45 points and tied the school record for goals in a season with 20 en route to second team All-America honors

Men’s Cross Country • Placed 25th at the NCAA Northeast Regional

Women’s Soccer • Posted a 9-8-1 record, its fifth consecutive winning season • Freshmen Jill Lipari and Diane Caldwell were named to the CAA All-Rookie team

basketball Antoine Agudio ’08 Basketball Huntington, NY

Antoine has been a three-year starter on the basketball team and will enter his senior year as Hofstra’s all-time leader in three-point field goals (273), while also ranking eighth alltime in scoring with 1,664 points. The 2005 Colonial Athletic Association Rookie of the Year, Antoine has been a three-time All-CAA selection and was named the Most Valuable Player at the 2006 Holiday Festival at Madison Square Garden.

“My experience at Hofstra has been excellent. I am getting a great education and have made many friends. Hofstra has become a second home for me and it’s a good feeling to know that I have been part of building a successful program.”

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Senior guard Carlos Rivera (below) scored 37 points in a victory over James Madison, the most points by a member of the Pride since Speedy Claxton scored 40 against Hartford in 2000

Men’s Basketball Accomplishments • Posted a 22-10 record, 14-4 in the CAA • The 22 wins marked the third straight 20+ win season • Selected to third straight Postseason NIT • Antoine Agudio became Hofstra’s all-time three-point field goal leader (273) • Loren Stokes was the CAA Player of the Year and a first team all-conference selection, along with Antoine Agudio

Sophomore forward Mike Davis-Sabb (above) scores a basket in the Pride’s Holiday Festival win over Saint Joseph’s

Senior AllAmerican Loren Stokes (left) led the Pride to victories over St. John’s in each of his four seasons and finished his career with 2,148 points to rank second on the all-time scoring list

• Loren Stokes and Antoine Agudio were both named to the NABC All-District and All-Met first teams • Carlos Rivera, Loren Stokes and Antoine Agudio were the highest scoring backcourt in the nation, averaging a combined 53 points per game

The Pride won the third Holiday Festival championship in program history by defeating St. John’s in the final at Madison Square Garden

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basketball Harmonie Calinda ’09

Volleyball/Women’s Basketball Huntington, NY A member of the basketball and volleyball teams this past year, Harmonie carried a 3.91 cumulative grade point average and was the only two-sport athlete at Hofstra in 2006-07. A key reserve on both squads, Harmonie participated in both the NCAA Tournament in volleyball and the Women’s NIT in basketball. Combined, those teams posted a 50-15 overall record.

“The postseason in both sports was so much fun. The volleyball team was extremely motivated to win the CAA championship and make the NCAA Tournament.

In basketball, to go as far as we did in the WNIT was an unbelievable experience for all of us.”

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Sam Brigham (left) was selected to the CAA AllRookie Team

Women’s Basketball Accomplishments • Compiled a record of 26-8, 13-5 in the CAA • The 26 victories were a Division I-era school record • The 13 CAA victories marked the most conference wins in program history • Made second consecutive WNIT appearance, advancing to the quarterfinals • Recorded postseason wins over Seton Hall and South Carolina • Defeated #17 Michigan State during regular season, marking the program’s first win over a nationally ranked opponent

Vanessa Gidden (right) finished her career with 1,489 points, 911 rebounds and a program-record 175 blocks

Cigi McCollin (left) recorded a school-record 291 threepointers in her stellar career and scored 1,662 points

Lana Harshaw (right) averaged 12.3 points and a team-best nine rebounds per game in Hofstra’s WNIT run

• Cigi McCollin and Vanessa Gidden were named to the AllCAA and All-Met second teams

Lizanne Murphy (above) scored 1,245 points and ranks second all-time with 988 rebounds

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wrestling Mike Patrovich ’07 Wrestling Islip, NY

Mike was a two-time All-American, a three-time Colonial Athletic Association champion and a four-time NCAA qualifier during his career. He compiled a 106-30 record and during his career at Hofstra, the Pride was 55-24-3 in dual matches.

“The Hofstra wrestling program continues to improve. We finished seventh at the NCAA Championship in 2007 and a National Championship is within reach. I will continue to be a part of Hofstra Wrestling because the program has given so much to me and I want to give back as much as I can.”

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Freshman Lou Ruggirello (left) went 31-9 and was the only freshman to win a weight class championship in the CAA

Wrestling Accomplishments • Posted an 18-4 dual match record • Was 7-0 in the CAA, extending its conference unbeaten streak to 54 matches • Won CAA Wrestling Championship for sixth consecutive season and sent seven wrestlers to the NCAA Championships

Junior Charles Griffin (right) was the fifth consecutive Hofstra wrestler to earn the CAA Wrestler of the Year Award

• Placed seventh at the NCAA Championships, the highest finish in program history • Defeated top-ranked Minnesota, one of six top 25 victories for the program • Lou Ruggirello was the CAA Rookie of the Year

Four Hofstra wrestlers – Chris Weidman, Charles Griffin, James Strouse and Mike Patrovich – earned All-America accolades, the highest singleseason total in program history

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softball Ashley Lane ’07 Softball Westbury, NY

Ashley was a four-time first team All-Colonial Athletic Association selection and the 2006 CAA Player of the Year.

She was part of four conference championship and NCAA Tournament teams. Ashley finished her career as the Pride’s career home run and RBI leader and also ranks third in the Hofstra record book in career doubles and fourth in hits.

“Once Hofstra began recruiting me, I knew that was where I wanted to be. It’s always been a terrific program and it was right up the road from my family, so they could come watch me play. To then be part of four CAA championship and NCAA Regional teams, as well as host the last two Regionals at our stadium was unbelievably special.”

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Casey Fee (left) led Hofstra in batting at .326 and was an allconference selection

Softball Accomplishments • Recorded a 41-15 record, a 17-3 mark in the CAA and won the conference championship for the 10th straight year, becoming the first Division I team to win 10 consecutive conference titles • Advanced to the NCAA Regionals for the fifth straight season and the eighth time in nine years • Hosted an NCAA Regional for the second year in a row and third time in school history • Ashley Lane, Kayleigh Lotti, Erika Bernstein and Casey Fee were each named to the NFCA All-Region team

Erika Bernstein (right) was one of four Hofstra players named to the all-region team

• Kayleigh Lotti was the CAA Pitcher of the Year

Junior Pam Dreslinski (left) hit a walk-off home run to give Hofstra a 3-2 win over Harvard in NCAA Regional play

• Kayleigh Lotti, Ashley Lane and Erika Bernstein were named to the All-CAA first team, while Carolann Lubach and Casey Fee were second team selections • Freshman Michele DePasquale was a CAA All-Rookie selection • Defeated nationally ranked North Carolina State and Georgia Tech to advance to the championship game of the prestigious Adidas Invitational

Kayleigh Lotti (right) became the first player in program history to record 300 strikeouts in a season and finished with 319 17

lacrosse Kimberly Hillier ’07 Women’s Lacrosse Farmingdale, NY

Kimberly was a four-year starter on the women’s lacrosse team and was a two-time All-American, just the fourth Pride player to achieve All-America accolades twice in their career. An All-CAA first team selection all four years of her career, Kim finished her Hofstra tenure tied for first all-time in assists (82), second in points (215), third in goals (133) and fifth in ground balls (120). This past summer she was selected to the United States National Team.

“I was told during the recruiting process that I could come to Hofstra and be part of a growing program. Four years later, I leave with a CAA Championship and an NCAA Tournament appearance. Coming to Hofstra was the right choice.”

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Women’s Lacrosse Accomplishments

Junior Maisie Osteen’s (right) 385 career saves rank fourth on Hofstra’s all-time list

• Posted a 12-7 record and finished first in the CAA with a 6-1 record • Won its first-ever CAA Championship to advance to the NCAA Tournament for the second time in program history • Hosted a first round NCAA Tournament game • Ranked 16th in the nation in the final IWLCA Poll of the regular season Sophomore Alysse Ruszkowski (left) anchored a Hofstra defense that ranked 23rd in the nation in scoring defense

• Kimberly Hillier and Casey McGrath were named first team All-CAA, while Becky Thorn and Alysse Ruszkowski were second team selections • Corrine Gandolfi was named to the CAA All-Rookie team

Senior Casey McGrath (right) was one of three Hofstra players, along with Kimberly Hillier and Becky Thorn, to be named to the all-region team

• Kimberly Hillier and Becky Thorn were both selected to play in the Division I Senior All-Star Game • Corrine Gandolfi was named the National Player of the Week for her seven-goal performance in the CAA Championship

Senior Becky Thorn (above) was named Most Outstanding Player of the CAA Championship and was also featured in an ESPN.com story (right) 19

lacrosse Julian Watts ’07 Men’s Lacrosse Huntington, NY

Julian was a four-year letterwinner on the men’s lacrosse team and played in 60 games as a defensive midfielder during his Pride career. One of four team captains in 2007, Julian was a key player on Hofstra’s 2006 squad that was ranked second in the nation and won an NCAA record-tying 17 games. He was selected by Los Angeles in the 2007 Major League Lacrosse Draft and is a wide receiver on the football team this fall.

“As a Hofstra student-athlete I have learned many important values – responsibility, leadership and teamwork. I am going to graduate with a degree in business management in December. I will always be a part of Hofstra and Hofstra will always be a part of me.”

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Junior All-American Kevin Unterstein (right) finished fifth in the CAA with 54 ground balls

Freshman Matt Prokopowicz (below) was Hofstra’s first Baseball All-American since Paul Fahs in 1998

Spring Sports Accomplishments Men’s Lacrosse • Ranked as high as 14th in the nation • Mike Unterstein, Adam Swarsen, Tom Dooley and Kevin Unterstein were named to the All-CAA second team • Danny Orlando, Tom Interlicchio and Dan Stein were CAA All-Rookie selections

Senior Tamara Bargiel (below) was Hofstra’s leader in scoring average this past season

Women’s Golf • Won the Monmouth University Hawk Invitational

Men’s Golf Junior Tanner Bortolotti (left) finished in the top 10 at the Army Fall Classic to lead the Pride to a fifth place finish

• Finished fifth at the Army Fall Classic and at the Cornell Invitational

Baseball • Won 20 games on the season, its third consecutive 20-win campaign • Freshman Matt Prokopowicz was named the CAA Rookie of the Year

Junior Luka Djordjevic (below) was a quarterfinalist at the ITA East Region Championship

Men’s Tennis • Advanced to the quarterfinals of the CAA Tennis Championship

Women’s Tennis

Sophomore Stacey Kent (above) won a team-high 11 matches this past season

• Stacey Kent and Jennifer Siegel were singles quarterfinalists at the Hampton Roads Collegiate Invitational, while Kent and Lara Crouch teamed up to advance to the semifinals of their doubles flight

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coaching Bill Edwards Softball Coach

Bill Edwards has compiled a record of 650-317-3 in his 18 seasons as head coach of the Hofstra Softball program. He has guided his teams to 11 conference championships, including an NCAA record 10 consecutive titles, and has taken the Pride to five straight NCAA Tournaments and 11 overall. An eight-time Regional Coach of the Year, Bill has led the Pride to 10 NCAA Tournament victories in the last five years and in 2004 the Pride became the lowest-seeded regional finalist in NCAA history.

“The Hofstra coaches hold themselves to the highest standard. They understand that winning is the by-product of lifetime lessons such as discipline, commitment, and responsibility.�

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Baseball Coach Chris Dotolo (left) won his 100th career game in a 10-9 victory over James Madison

First-year Women’s Basketball Coach Krista KilburnSteveskey (left) was named the inaugural WBCA Maggie Dixon National Rookie Coach of the Year

Coaching Accomplishments • Retired head coaches Joe Gardi (football) and Fran Kalafer (volleyball) were inducted into Hofstra’s Athletic Hall of Fame in 2007 • Men’s Lacrosse Coach Seth Tierney began his head coaching career with a win over ninthranked and 2006 national runnerup Massachusetts • Field Hockey Coach Kathy De Angelis is the program’s all-time leader in coaching victories with 91 • Five head coaches – Simon Riddiough, Lauren NetherbySewell, Tom Pecora, Abby Morgan and Seth Tierney – served as Pride assistant coaches before assuming their current positions

First-year Volleyball Coach Lauren Netherby-Sewell (above) received honorable mention National Coach of the Year accolades

Tom Shifflet (above) was named CAA Wrestling Coach of the Year after leading the Pride to their seventh consecutive conference championship in his first year at the helm

Abby Morgan (above) led her team to its first CAA Women’s Lacrosse championship in her rookie season as head coach

Men’s Soccer Coach Richard Nuttall (above) has led his team to three straight CAA championships and NCAA Tournament appearances

Men’s Basketball Coach Tom Pecora (above) won his 100th career game in a win over George Mason on ESPN during Rivalry Week 23

pride club Marques Colston ’06 Pride Club Member New Orleans Saints

Marques holds the all-time record for receiving yardage (2,834) at Hofstra, while also ranking in the top 10 in career receptions (182) and touchdowns (22). He became one of the biggest names in the NFL during the 2006 season as he exploded onto the scene with the New Orleans Saints. Marques finished the season as the leading receiver for New Orleans with a Saints’ rookie record 1,038 yards on 70 receptions. His 1,038 yards led all NFL rookies as well. He also scored eight touchdowns and was named to the NFL All-Rookie Team.

“I had a great experience at Hofstra and I appreciate all the support that was given by the Pride Club. I know how important the Pride Club is to the athletics program and I look forward to being a member for many years to come.”

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The Hofstra Pride Club

Fundraising highlights • 34% increase in total funds raised from the prior Pride Club year

Established in 1989, the Hofstra Pride Club provides additional financial resources and fan support that is vital to achieve and sustain success in Division I college athletics.

Each year, alumni, parents and friends who join the Pride Club augment the operating needs for recruiting, team travel and equipment upgrades.

Contributions from members also help fund department-wide capital projects and bolster scholarship support for our student-athletes.

In 2006-07 Pride Club members contributed a record $897,924 to support our student-athletes and coaches.

For a complete listing of the 200607 Pride Club membership, please visit the Hofstra web site at www. hofstra.edu/athletics

• $65,000 gift from two friends of the Men’s Basketball program • $35,000 gift from Bob McKeon ’53 to support the Robert F. and Cathy L. McKeon and Mark Wei Endowed Athletic Scholarships, Men’s Basketball and the Football Locker Room Renovation Fund • $30,000 gift from Judith Ann Salerno ’70 (M.S. Ed.) to help fund a new, state of the art scoreboard at the Hofstra Softball Stadium • $27,500 from a former Men’s Lacrosse player to support capital improvements for the Men’s Lacrosse program

Hofstra Pride Club Distinguished Service Award recipients Guy Truicko ’91 (left) and Paul Flamm (right) with Pride Club President Joseph Margiotta ’50

Pride Club board member Gary Barth (center), the 2006 Hofstra University Honorary Alumnus of the Year, with Director of Athletics Jack Hayes, Women’s Lacrosse Coach Abby Morgan, Men’s Basketball Coach Tom Pecora and Softball Coach Bill Edwards

The Hofstra Pride Club helps sponsor the annual Athletics Hall of Fame Dinner. The Hall Class of 2007 is pictured here

• 99 members contributed $1,000 or more, 22 more than last year

• $26,000 gift from Dick Cooney ’62 to support the Richard Cooney Endowed Athletic Scholarship and the Football Locker Room Renovation Fund • $15,400 gift from Rose ’73 and Gary Barth to support a variety of sports and department-wide initiatives • $15,215 gift from Anthony ’72 and Carole Mazzarella to support the David McCartney Memorial Scholarships for Football and Men’s Lacrosse, the Hofstra Pride Club for Football and Men’s Lacrosse and several other sports and department-wide initiatives • $15,000 gift from Mike Goldberg ’75 to support the Football and Field Hockey programs, and the Pride Club unrestricted account 25

Corporate Partner Daniel T. McGowan President and C.O.O. HIP Health Plan of New York

Dan McGowan is President and Chief Operating Officer of HIP Health Plan of New York and serves as a member of its board of directors. He is responsible for the operations of HIP’s multifaceted health care activities, covering 1.4 million members in the Greater New York area, Connecticut and Massachusetts. A graduate of the Rockefeller Fellows Program, Mr. McGowan is chair of the National Medical Fellowships, the Primary Care Development Corporation and the New York Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation, and board member of the Drum Major Institute, Molloy College, the Long Island Association and the Energia Partnership.

“For over half a century, HIP Health Plan of New York has been providing New Yorkers with access to quality, affordable health care. From its inception, HIP has been committed to giving back to the communities it serves.

In keeping with this historic commitment, we are delighted to support Hofstra University’s athletic program.

Go Hofstra!”

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2006 2007 In the 2006-07 academic year, over 40 corporate partners combined to allocate more than $645,000 to assist with department wide projects and initiatives

• 158% increase in overall sponsorship revenue • 15 new corporate partners including, North ShoreLIJ Health System, JetBlue Airways, Morton’s The Steakhouse, STX, and MTALong Island Rail Road

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academics Dr. Michael Barnes

associate professor of psychology Dr. Michael Barnes has been a professor at Hofstra since 1980 and has been the University’s Faculty Athletics Representative since September 2005. A 1973 graduate of Colgate University, Dr. Barnes earned his masters and Ph.D. in clinical and school-community psychology in 1980. A two-time recipient of Hofstra’s Distinguished Teaching Award, Dr. Barnes also serves as the statistical consultant for the Hofstra faculty.

“Student-athletes at Hofstra are dedicated and achievement-oriented. They display great determination and discipline in the pursuit of both their academic and athletic goals. Their energy, passion and competitive spirit serve as a rallying point for the Hofstra campus community.”

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ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

Academic All-District

Shellane Ogoshi - Volleyball Elizabeth Curley - Volleyball Michael Todd - Men’s Soccer Sue Weber - Women’s Soccer Cigi McCollin - Women’s Basketball Lizanne Murphy - Women’s Basketball Joanna Kralowetz - Softball Carolann Lubach - Softball

• 269 student-athletes achieved a 3.0 or better grade point average in 2006, including 12 who earned a perfect 4.0 • Michael Todd was named a CoSIDA Academic AllAmerican for the second consecutive year • Sue Weber and Michael Todd were named Scholar-AllAmericans by the National Soccer Coaches Association Junior Lenny Carter, an Atlantic 10 Football Conference Academic Team selection, majors in interdisciplinary studies

Sophomore Carolann Lubach, who majors in community health, was named to the Academic All-District team

National Field Hockey Coaches Association National Academic Team Doni-Melissa Jantzen Kathy Davidson Ayanna McClean Reyna Farnum Shannon Alexander

• Pam Dreslinski (softball) and Sue Weber (women’s soccer) were named the CAA ScholarAthlete of the Year in their respective sports

Atlantic 10 Football Conference Academic Team Luke Bonus Nick Altomare Lenny Carter Sam Cherilus Justyn Davis Bruce DeMyer Chris Hanly

Tristan McLaren Shaun McQueary Rudys Santana R.C. Scarpa Eric Sugalski Scott Szelong

Colonial Athletic Association Women’s Basketball All-Academic Team

Junior Sue Weber (second from left) and senior Lizanne Murphy (second from right) were the winners of the Dr. Sylvia J. Giallombardo Award as the female Scholar-Athletes of the Year and received their awards from Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Herman Berliner (left) and Dr. Giallombardo (right)

Lizanne Murphy Niki Williams Christina Biedny Harmonie Calinda Lana Harshaw Cigi McCollin Linn Quamme

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Dr. James M. Shuart Stadium • The new field features inlaid lines, blue end zones and the Hofstra monogram logo at midfield

• The 84,000 square foot surface was installed at a cost of $800,000

• The FieldTurf system is identical to the surface installed at Gillette Stadium, home of the New England Patriots

• Shuart Stadium was selected as a host site for the 2009 NCAA Men’s Lacrosse Championship Quarterfinals

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Capital Projects This past summer, Hofstra University completed two construction projects that benefit Hofstra Athletics. The first was the construction of the Hofstra Field Hockey Stadium on the north side of campus, across from the Hofstra Soccer Stadium.

The second project was the replacement of the artificial turf in Shuart Stadium with FieldTurf.

Hofstra Field Hockey Stadium • The new Hofstra Field Hockey Stadium includes bleacher seating, a press box, a new scoreboard and is outfitted with a state-of-the-art synthetic turf surface • The surface is the official artificial turf system of the National Field Hockey Coaches Association • Built at a cost of 1.4 million dollars • Contains a 10-head underground irrigation system that covers the entire field with water, which improves the playability of the game

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VOLLEYBALL Elizabeth Curley ’07 Volleyball Centerville, MA

Elizabeth was a four-year starter on the volleyball team, and in 2006 became Hofstra’s first All-American in the sport. The 2006 CAA Player of the Year, Elizabeth finished her career ranked in the top 10 in three statistical categories. During her four-year career, the Pride was 75-42.

“Academically, Hofstra was perfect for me because I discovered what I wanted to do in the future. I was an exercise specialist major and will pursue a career in physical therapy. When I look back on my career at Hofstra, I have great memories. Winning the CAA championship in 2006 was a very exciting time and the NCAA Tournament was like nothing I had ever experienced.”Hofstra Athletics - (516) 463-6750 Athletic Development - (516) 463-5281 Ticket Office - (516) HOF-tixx www.hofstra.edu/athletics 32