2012-13 Hofstra University Athletics Annual Report

2012-13 HOFS T RA uni versi ty depart men t of ATHLE TICS annual repor t

Dear Friends of Hofstra Athletics,

A MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS

Welcome to the 2012-13 Hofstra University Department of Athletics Annual Report. Thank you for your support of the Pride during this past year, which has made 2012-13 one of the most successful in the recent history of our outstanding athletic program.

Hofstra athletic teams represented the University in fine fashion both in the classroom as well as on their respective fields of play. Baseball student-athlete Joe Burg was a finalist for a Rhodes Scholarship in 2012, just the second Hofstra student to earn that distinction.

Joe’s commitment and dedication to his studies is to be admired and serves as an example of how one can achieve success in both academics and athletics during their careers at Hofstra.

As you will see in the annual report, there were many outstanding performances by members of the Pride.

Four student-athletes – Olivia Galati (softball), Shante Evans (women’s basketball), Shaun Foster and Tyler Botte (men’s soccer) garnered All-America honors in their sports, while 29 student-athletes were named to All-Colonial Athletic Association teams. Kelsie Wills (volleyball) and Olivia both earned National Player of the Week accolades in their sports. One of the finest examples of a true student-athlete, Olivia shined both on the softball field and in the classroom. She closed her playing career as one of the best to ever wear the Hofstra uniform and her outstanding classroom work garnered her a multitude of academic accomplishments, including first team Academic All-America honors.

Shante truly left her mark at Hofstra as in addition to being a three-time All-America selection, she departs as the program’s all-time leading scorer and rebounder, along with holding the CAA mark for career rebounds.

Jeffrey A. Hathaway and men’s soccer player Thomas Bekas at the 2013 Student-Athlete Awards Banquet

Joe was also one of five student-athletes, joining Melissa McCarthy (field hockey), Steve Bonanno (wrestling), Jill Maier (women’s lacrosse) and Olivia, who were named Colonial Athletic Association Scholar-Athletes of the Year in their respective sports. Joe would also be named the overall CAA Male Scholar-Athlete of the Year, marking the second time that a Pride student-athlete was an overall CAA Scholar-Athlete of the Year. Joe, Olivia and Steve also were selected as first team Capital One/CoSIDA Academic All-Americans, marking the second time three Hofstra student-athletes earned first team Academic All-America honors in the same year. In addition, 13 student-athletes earned 4.0 grade point averages in 2012-13 and 174 were recipients of the CAA Commissioner’s Academic Award.

Four Pride teams – women’s soccer, volleyball, wrestling and softball – captured Colonial Athletic Championships in 2012-13 to advance to the NCAA Championships. The men’s soccer and women’s lacrosse teams advanced to the championship game of their respective CAA tournaments as well.

Hofstra Athletics welcomed several new staff members in 2012-13 including Men’s Basketball Coach Joe Mihalich and Director of Tennis Lauren Leo. Among other important hires throughout the year, the return of one of our finest basketball student-athletes – Craig “Speedy” Claxton – as our Special Assistant to the Head Men’s Basketball Coach stands out as a highlight.

Several capital improvements took place during 2012-13 as new FieldTurf was installed in James M. Shuart Stadium, Hofstra Soccer Stadium and baseball’s University Field. The new turf provides our student-athletes with state-of-the-art playing surfaces and adds value to facilities that are used year-round for many different purposes.

Jeffrey A. Hathaway (left) and Hofstra University President Stuart Rabinowitz (right) with Men’s Basketball Coach Joe Mihalich at his introductory press conference

The Hofstra Pride Club completed another highly successful year and I thank all those who continue to support our student-athletes and staff. The generosity of the members of the Hofstra Pride Club continues to allow the University to support our various academic and athletic initiatives for the Hofstra student-athletes. Special thanks to Pride Club President Colonel E. David Woycik, the Pride Club board of directors and each and every Pride Club member.

I wish to thank Hofstra President Stuart Rabinowitz for his continued support of the Department of Athletics, as well as his leadership of our outstanding University. The 2012-13 year once again saw Hofstra thrust into the media spotlight with the hosting of the presidential debate. Due to the efforts of President Rabinowitz and so many dedicated members of the University community, this was another memorable event for our students, student-athletes and the entire Hofstra community.

Thank you again for your continued support of Hofstra Athletics as we all look forward to continued success in the classroom and in the competitive venues.

Sincerely,

Jeffrey A. Hathaway is interviewed by Ralph Bednarczyk of Fios1 Sports at Basketball Media Day

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Jeffrey A. Hathaway Vice President and Director of Athletics Hofstra University

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2011-13 Staff news ATHLETICS YEAR IN REVIEW

H Joe Mihalich was named men’s basketball coach on April 10, 2013 H Lauren Leo was named director of tennis on January 31, 2013 H Baseball Coach John Russo signed a long-term contract extension in January 2013 H Vice President and Director of Athletics Jeffrey A. Hathaway was named to the NCAA Division I Leadership Council H Volleyball Coach Kristina Hernandez signed a long-term contract extension in January 2013 H Executive Associate Director of Athletics Danny McCabe was named Director of Athletics at Adelphi University in June 2013 H Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach Jessica Mannetti was named head coach at Sacred Heart University in June 2013

H The Hofstra Office of Athletic Communications – Stephen Gorchov, Len Skoros, Jim Sheehan and Brian Bohl – were honored for their work with three CoSIDA Publication Awards. The group won a Best in the Nation Award for the 2013 Men’s Lacrosse Guide, while the Women’s Lacrosse Guide earned a second place finish and the Men’s Basketball Guide placed fourth. In addition, Bohl was the recipient of two CoSIDA Writing Awards and a video feature the office oversaw on Joe Burg was named to the 2013 Sports Video Group/NACDA College Sports Video Awards Honorable Mention list

Joe Mihalich

Lauren Leo Kristina Hernandez

John Russo

H Men’s lacrosse defeated #2 Notre Dame, 8-7, in South Bend H Men’s lacrosse defeated #13 Fairfield, 9-2, on the road H Baseball defeated NCAA Tournament At-Large selection UNCW twice, 1-0 and 5-1 H Men’s basketball defeated NCAA Tournament team South Dakota State, 66-63 H Men’s soccer defeated #15 Old Dominion, 1-0 Men’s lacrosse celebrates their victory over #2 Notre Dame H Women’s basketball defeated NCAA Tournament team Stetson, 77-75 H Field hockey defeated #12 Boston University, 1-0 H Women’s lacrosse defeated NCAA Tournament team Towson, 6-5 H Women’s soccer defeated NCAA Tournament team Ohio State, 2-0

Notable Wins In 2012-13

Casey Kellogg assisted on the go-ahead goal in the Pride’s win over Towson

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H Softball defeated #5 Texas, 7-2 H Softball defeated #8 Missouri, 10-0, in NCAA Regional H Softball posted 14 wins over five other NCAA Tournament teams

The Pride celebrate their win over Missouri in the NCAA Softball Regional

Moussa Kone drives to the basket in a win over South Dakota State

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2012-13 ATHLETICS YEAR IN REVIEW

Kylee Maneja

Jill Mulholland, Leah Galton and Brooke Bendernagel joined her on the All-CAA Championship team H Leah Galton was an NSCAA All-Region first team selection and was also named to the Soccer America All-Freshman team

M E N ’ S S O C CE R

H Advanced to the championship game of the Colonial Athletic Association Championship H Posted an 11-6-4 record H Shaun Foster and Maid Memic were selected to the All-South Atlantic Region team by the NSCAA H Shaun Foster became the first player in CAA history to earn Defensive Player of the Year honors three times H Adam Jankowski, Stephan Barea and Shaun Foster were named to the All-CAA Championship team H Shaun Foster was one of 54 Division I seniors invited to participate in the Major League Soccer Player Combine H Joseph Holland was named to the Freshman Team of the Season by Top Drawer Soccer

Brooke Bendernagel

V O LLEYB A LL

H Won Colonial Athletic Association Championship and advanced to NCAA Tournament H Posted a 21-14 overall record H Kelsie Wills was named the American Volleyball Coaches Association and the Collegiate Volleyball Update National Player of the Week on September 4 H Kylee Maneja set the program record for career digs with 2,044 H Kelsie Wills was the CAA Championship Most Outstanding Player, while Catalina Charry and Kylee Maneja were All-CAA Championship selections

Stephan Barea Emily Morphitis

F I E LD H O CKEY

H Advanced to the Colonial Athletic Association Championship for eighth time in nine seasons H Compiled the highest grade point average among all Hofstra teams with a 3.48 H Won seven games on the season H Krizia Layne and Jonel Boileau were named to the NFHCA All-Region second team H Jonel Boileau ranked in the top 10 in the CAA in goals (11) and points (25), while Kaitlyn De Turo was third in the league in saves (110)

Adam Janowski

Kelsie Wills

W O M E N ’S S O C CE R

H Won Colonial Athletic Association Championship and advanced to NCAA Tournament H Compiled a record of 11-9-2 H Emily Morphitis was named the CAA Championship Most Outstanding Player, while

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Krizia Layne Kaitlyn De Turo

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M E N ’ S CR O S S CO U N TRY

H Competed in seven events during the 2012 season H Sean Flannery led the team with three top-20 finishes H Sean Flannery represented the Pride at the 2012 NCAA Northeast Regional

W R E S TLI N G

H Won Colonial Athletic Association Championship H Steve Bonanno (125) and Jamie Franco (133) won CAA Championships at their weight classes H Sent three wrestlers – Steve Bonanno, Jamie Franco and Luke Vaith – to the NCAA Championships H Competed in the Grapple at the Garden event at Madison Square Garden

W O M E N ’S B AS KE TB A LL

H Advanced to Colonial Athletic Association Championship Semifinals H Shante Evans graduated as the all-time leading scorer (2,116) and rebounder (1,348) in program history H Won 14 games H Deven Green was named to the All-CAA Championship team H Three-time All-American Shante Evans had her #30 jersey retired on Senior Day H Shante Evans was a NCAA Woman of the Year Award nominee

Deven Green

Sean Flannery Jamie Franco

W O M E N ’S CR O S S CO U N TRY

H Participated in seven meets during the 2012 campaign H Becky Celorio posted three top-5 finishes, including wins at the NJIT Dual Classic and the St. John’s Fall Festival H Cara Mattson, Kristin Mathis, Eva Holtermann and Brittany Towner each had three top-20 finishes on the season

Luke Vaith

The Pride competed in the Grapple at the Garden

Kristin Mathis

Annie Payton

Becky Celorio

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S O F TB A LL

2012-13 ATHLETICS YEAR IN REVIEW

M E N ’S B AS KE TB A LL

H CAA All-Defensive team selection Stevie Mejia, who played in all 32 games, averaged 11.9 points, 3.8 rebounds, 4.1 assists and led the team with 63 steals H Joe Mihalich, who was the 2013 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Coach of the Year and Skip Prosser Man of the Year, was named the program’s 12th head coach on April 10, 2013 H Craig “Speedy” Claxton joined Coach Mihalich’s staff and will serve as special assistant to the head coach

H Won Colonial Athletic Association Championship for the second consecutive season and 10th time in 12 years H Advanced to the NCAA Regional in Columbia, Missouri, and reached the regional final for the sixth time in program history H Won a school record 46 games (46-13) and was ranked 25th in the final USA Today/NFCA Poll of 2013 H Two-time All-America pitcher Olivia Galati became the first 40-game winner (40-12) in program history H Olivia Galati was the CAA Championship Most Outstanding Player and was joined on the all-championship team by Tori Rocha, Erin Trippi and Chloe Fitzgerald H The Hofstra Coaching Staff – Bill Edwards, Larissa Anderson, Kate Stake and Adrienne Clark – was named the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) Regional Coaching Staff of the Year H Olivia Galati was the Louisville Slugger National Co-Player of the Week on April 9 H Tessa Ziemba, Jess Hirschbuhl, Olivia Galati, Caryn Bailey, Erin Trippi and Becca Bigler were selected to the NFCA All-Northeast Region team

B AS E B A LL

H Posted 26 wins on the season H Was in contention for a CAA Championship berth until the final game of the season H Matt Reistetter was named to the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA)/Rawlings AllEast Region team H The Pride pitching staff established a new team record for strikeouts in a season with 395 H Hofstra’s 60 wins over the past two seasons are the most in back-to-back seasons in program history Matt Reistetter

Brett Schreiber

W O M E N ’S LA CR O S S E

H Posted an 11-8 record under first-year Head Coach Shannon Smith H Advanced to Colonial Athletic Association Championship game H Taylor Albright, Kelsey Gregerson and April Iannetta were selected to the All-CAA Championship team H Brittain Altomare and April Iannetta were named to the Intercollegiate Women’s Lacrosse Coaches Association Mid-Atlantic All-Region squad H The Pride received votes in both the IWLCA and Inside Lacrosse Poll during the 2013 campaign

Tessa Ziemba

Stevie Mejia

Tori Rocha

Brittain Altomare

Stephen Nwaukoni

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Kelsey Gregerson

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M E N ’S LA CR O S S E

M E N ’ S TE N N I S

H Upset #2 Notre Dame, 8-7, on the road H Compiled a 7-7 record H John Antoniades, Cody Solaja and Adrian Sorichetti were selected to play in the United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association (USILA)/LaxWorld North-South Senior AllStar Game H The Pride was ranked in the nation’s top-20 for seven weeks during the 2013 season and received votes in the poll in two additional weeks H Won the inaugural Nick Colleluori HEADstrong Foundation Relentless Cup with a 13-1 win over Saint Joseph’s on April 6

H Won five dual matches on the season H Posted a 4-2 record at home H Lauren Leo took over as Director of Tennis in January 2013 H Adrien Bailly and Ari Richman each posted 10 singles wins to lead the team H Ari Richman claimed the Flight 1 Consolation Championship at the Saint Joseph’s Invitational

Cynthia Cheng Ari Richman

Jenna Masnyk

Cody Solaja

W O M E N ’ S GO LF

H Competed in nine events during the 2012-13 season H Picked up a team championship at the Delaware State University Hornets Invitational H Cynthia Cheng posted two top-10 finishes, including a fourth-place showing at the Hornets Invitational H Jenna Masnyk led the team in scoring with an 82.4 average

Adrien Bailly

Adrian Sorichetti

David Mecca

M E N ’S GO LF

W O M E N ’S TE N N I S

H Won seven dual matches during the 2012-13 season H Posted a 5-2 home record H Lauren Leo took over as Director of Tennis in January 2013 H Louise Lopez had a teamhigh 13 singles wins H Sarah Bowen won the Flight B singles title at the Siena Invitational and teamed with Malissa Gilanchi to capture the Flight B doubles title

H Competed in 12 events during the 2012-13 season H Won the La Salle Invitational team championship H Placed second at the Binghamton Fall Invitational H Brandon Shin, who had five top-10 finishes in 10 events, was the individual medalist at the La Salle Invitational Brandon Shin and also tied for first at the Metro Honda Peacock Classic

Louise Lopez

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Sarah Bowen

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Academic success The 2012-13 season was

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successes of many Pride studentHathletes.

Five individuals – Joe Burg, Olivia Galati, Steve HBonanno,

Melissa McCarthy Hand Jill Maier – stood out based upon the individual honors they Heach received. All five were the Colonial Athletic Association Scholar-Athlete of the Year in their respective sports, while Burg, Bonanno and Galati became the first trio in school history to garner first team Academic All-America accolades in the same season in addition to several other academic honors.

Olivia Galati

O LI V IA GA LA TI

All-American softball pitcher Olivia Galati earned her third consecutive CAA Softball ScholarAthlete of the Year Award in 2013. The honor came on the heels of being named to the Capital One Academic All-America Softball first team.

The senior physical education major compiled a 3.60 grade point average and was a CAA Commissioner’s Academic Award recipient.

Melissa McCarthy

M E LI S S A M c CAR T HY

Field hockey defender Melissa McCarthy picked up the CAA Field Hockey Scholar-Athlete of the Year Award and was also named to the Capital One Academic All-District I team, as well as the National Field Hockey Coaches Association National Academic Squad. McCarthy capped off her year by being selected the recipient of the Dr. Sylvia J. Giallombardo Award as Hofstra’s Female Scholar-Athlete of the Year. The senior earned a 3.98 grade point average majoring in both psychology and early childhood and childhood education.

Steve Bonanno

Joe Burg

JOE B URG

Baseball pitcher Joe Burg, a double major in physics and math with a minor in astronomy, was a Rhodes Scholarship finalist in 2012; just the second-ever Hofstra student to earn the distinction. Burg also became Hofstra’s second overall Colonial Athletic Association ScholarAthlete of the Year, joining former women’s soccer great Sue Weber, in addition to being named the CAA Scholar-Athlete of the Year in baseball. He was selected to the Capital One Academic All-America first team this past spring and was a finalist for the NCAA Walter Byers Scholarship. Burg also received the Dr. James M. Shuart Award as Hofstra’s top male scholarathlete at the end of year banquet, Hofstra’s Outstanding Senior Scholar Award in recognition of his 4.0 grade point average and the Outstanding Graduating Mathematics Senior Award.

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S TE V E B O NA N N O

Wrestler Steve Bonanno earned his second consecutive Capital One Academic All-America honor is 2013 as he was named to the first team after picking up second team honors a year ago. The fifth-year senior also was the Colonial Athletic Association Wrestling Scholar-Athlete of the Year this past season, marking the second consecutive year that he earned that accolade.

Bonanno owned a 3.77 grade point average and holds a degree in accounting. This past year he was pursuing his MBA while completing his final season of eligibility.

Jill Maier

J I LL M AI E R

Women’s lacrosse senior midfielder Jill Maier was named the CAA Women’s Lacrosse ScholarAthlete of the year for the second straight season in 2013. A double major in English and early childhood and childhood education with a 3.98 grade point average, Maier was also named the Intercollegiate Women’s Lacrosse Association Division I Scholar-Athlete of the Year.

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H o f s t ra’ s 4.0 S t u d e n t- A t h le t e s

H Joe Burg, Baseball, Mathematics and Physics major H Nicki Choffel, Women’s Soccer, Teaching of Writing major H Lauren del Valle, Field Hockey, Journalism major H Jill Maier, Women’s Lacrosse, English and Early Childhood and Childhood Education major H Kylee Maneja, Volleyball, Community Health major H Jenna Masynk, Women’s Golf, Journalism major H Kristin Mathis, Women’s Cross Country, Psychology major H Cara Mattson, Women’s Cross Country, Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences and Psychology major H Melissa McCarthy, Field Hockey, Psychology and Education major H Ingrid Moyer, Women’s Soccer, Exercise Science major H Ellev Sandtroen, Men’s Soccer, Finance major H Kylie Shuster, Women’s Soccer, Speech Communications and Rhetorical Studies major H Tessa Ziemba, Softball, Psychology major

Na t i o na l F i e ld H o ckey Coa c h e s As s o cia t i o n Na t i o na l A ca d e m i c S q uad H Jonel Boileau H Emily Caffrey H Stephanie Cowles H Lauren del Valle H Jillian Geysen H Katelyn Horan H Kerry Kiddoo

Mark Mullen

H Whitney Kowski H Krizia Layne H Kayle Lesesne H Meg Leusch H Charlotte Loehr H Melissa McCarthy H Marta Penas

U n i t e d S ta t e s I n t e r co lle gia t e La cr o s s e As s o cia t i o n S c h o lar A ll- A m e r i ca Te a m H Mark Mullen

Na t i o na l W r e s t li n g Coa c h e s As s o cia t i o n A ll- A ca d e m i c Te a m

Jillian Geysen

H Steve Bonanno

I n t e r co lle gia t e Women’s La cr o s s e Coa c h e s As s o cia t i o n A ca d e m i c h o n o r r o ll H Liz Anders H Jacquelyn Ardolino H Emily Corzel

H Jill Maier H Maryann Miller H Jenn Ward

Ellev Sandtroen

Cap i ta l O n e/Co S I DA A ca d e m i c A ll- D i s t r i c t

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Pedro Gimenez

H Steve Bonanno, Wrestling H Joe Burg, Baseball and Overall Male H Olivia Galati, Softball H Jill Maier, Women’s Lacrosse H Melissa McCarthy, Field Hockey

H Steve Bonanno, Wrestling H Joe Burg, Baseball H Olivia Galati, Softball

Cara Mattson

H Adrien Bailly H Sarah Bowen H Malissa Gilanchi H Rhyaan Gill H Pedro Gimenez H Ari Richman H Beau Wills

Co lo n ia l A t h le t i c As s o cia t i o n S c h o lar - A t h le t e s o f t h e Ye ar

Cap i ta l O n e/Co S I DA A ca d e m i c A ll- A m e r i ca

H Steve Bonanno, Wrestling H Joe Burg, Baseball H Olivia Galati, Softball H Cara Mattson, Women’s Cross Country H Melissa McCarthy, Field Hockey

I n t e r co lle gia t e Te n n i s As s o cia t i o n A ll- A ca d e m i c Te a m

Jenn Ward

I n t e r co lle gia t e W o m e n ’ s La cr o s s e As s o cia t i o n D i v i s i o n I S c h o lar A t h le t e o f t h e Ye ar H Jill Maier

Co lo n ia l A t h le t i c As s o cia t i o n B as ke tb a ll A ll- A ca d e m i c Te a m H Daquan Brown H McKenzie Kudron

Co lo n ia l A t h le t i c As s o cia t i o n Co m m i s s i o n e r ’ s A ca d e m i c A war d H 174 student-athletes

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ALLAMERICANS Tyler Botte

Association and All-Met selection, Evans led Hofstra in scoring with 16.1 points and rebounding with 11.5 boards per game. She is the CAA’s all-time leading rebounder with 1,348 and had the most double-doubles (69) of any active Division I player before capping her prominent college career, leading to the retirement of her No. 30 jersey at the Mack Sports Complex. Named to both the John R. Wooden Award and Naismith Trophy watch lists, Evans set numerous program records this season, including the Pride’s all-time scoring record with 2,116 points. She became the first 2,000-point scorer in program history at Georgia State on Feb. 10.

Ty le r B o t t e Men’s Soccer

Shaun Foster

Botte was named to the men’s soccer AllAmerican second team by the College Sports Madness website. Botte helped Hofstra advance to the championship game of the Colonial Athletic Association Tournament. He guided Hofstra to an 11-6-4 record, marking the first double-digit win total for the Pride since 2006. Botte was a key part of a defensive unit that helped Hofstra register seven shutouts and out-scored opponents, 32-23.

He also emerged as one of the league’s best twoway players, becoming a major offensive weapon on set pieces. He scored five goals and tallied four assists for 14 points, tying him for third on the Pride in total points. His five goals ranked third on the team and his four assists placed him in a tie for second on the squad.

S ha u n F o s t e r Men’s Soccer

Foster became the third Hofstra Men’s Soccer player to earn NSCAA All-America honors and the first since Michael Todd garnered second team honors in 2006. Ed Gaffney, an honorable mention pick, was the program’s first selection in 1969. A junior who has exhausted his NCAA eligibility, Foster was the CAA’s Co-Defensive Player of the Year recipient, making him the league’s first three-time winner of the defensive award. He was also named to the league’s all first-team in 2012.

Foster was a key part of a Hofstra defensive unit that allowed only 21 goals in 19 contests and posted seven shutouts, including four in CAA play. Offensively, Foster contributed two goals (both game-winners) and an assist as the Pride reached the CAA Championship game.

Shante Evans

Olivia Galati

O li v ia Ga la t i Softball

Galati was named Second Team All-America by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association to become the Pride’s second two-time All-America selection. She was the program’s first-ever first team selection in 2012 and joins Crystal Boyd, who was a second team pick in 1993 and a third team selection in 1994, as the Pride’s only twotime All-Americans. A four-time Colonial Athletic Association Pitcher of the Year and All-CAA first team selection, Galati finished her senior campaign 40-12 with a 1.42 ERA and a .769 winning percentage. She was the only pitcher in the country to post a 40-win campaign in 2013 and led the nation in shutouts (22), while ranking second in strikeouts (395). Galati led Hofstra to a 46-13 record and a berth in the NCAA regional championship game against No. 6 Missouri. She finished her career with a 129-34 record and 1,410 strikeouts, holding program records for wins and strikeouts. Galati registered 12 no-hitters and an NCAA record-tying five perfect games in her career for Hofstra.

S ha n t e E va n s Women’s Basketball

Evans was named an Associated Press Honorable Mention All-American for the third consecutive season. A first team All-Colonial Athletic

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PROFESSIONAL PRIDE During 2012-13 nine Hofstra studentathletes began professional careers in their respective sports.

B rya n V e rb i t s ky

Bryan Verbitsky

Third Round MLB Draft Pick San Diego Padres/Eugene Emeralds

Ke v i n F lyn n Free Agent Signing Washington Nationals/ Gulf Coast Nationals

Mat t Reis te t te r Free Agent Signing Washington Nationals/ Auburn Doubledays

O li v ia Ga la t i First Round NPF Draft Pick (second overall) New York/New Jersey Comets

S ha n t e E va n s Free Agent Signing Dunav 8806 (Bulgarian League)

Olivia Galati

Da v i d I m e s

First Round Draft Pick (seventh overall) Bayamon (Puerto Rico League)

Matt Reistetter

A d r ia n S ori che t ti Fifth Round MLL Draft Pick Chesapeake Bayhawks

John A n t o n ia d e s Sixth Round MLL Draft Pick New York Lizards

M ark M u lle n Seventh Round MLL Draft Pick New York Lizards

Kevin Flynn David Imes

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2012-13 ALL-CAA SELECTIONS

CAA P i t c h e r o f t h e Ye ar Olivia Galati, Softball

CAA D e f e n s i v e P laye r o f t h e Ye ar Candace Bond, Women’s Basketball Shaun Foster, Men’s Soccer April Iannetta, Women’s Lacrosse

CAA R o oki e o f t h e Ye ar

Becky Conto, Women’s Lacrosse Leah Galton, Women’s Soccer Joseph Holland, Men’s Soccer Candace Bond

S e co n d Te a m Becca Bigler, Softball Jonel Boileau, Field Hockey Catalina Charry, Volleyball Chloe Fitzgerald, Softball Chris Griebsch, Men’s Soccer Joseph Holland, Men’s Soccer Krizia Layne, Field Hockey Maid Memic, Men’s Soccer Tori Rocha, Softball Chris Selva, Men’s Lacrosse Tessa Ziemba, Softball

Joseph Holland

CAA Coa c h o f t h e Ye ar Rob Anspach, Wrestling Bill Edwards, Softball

F i r s t Te a m

Brittain Altomare, Women’s Lacrosse Caryn Bailey, Softball Shante Evans, Women’s Basketball Shaun Foster, Men’s Soccer Olivia Galati, Softball Leah Galton, Women’s Soccer Jess Hirschbuhl, Softball April Iannetta, Women’s Lacrosse Mark Mullen, Men’s Lacrosse Jill Mulholland, Women’s Soccer Matt Reistetter, Baseball Erin Trippi, Softball Kelsie Wills, Volleyball

Rob Anspach

Shaun Foster

Bill Edwards

Leah Galton

Becky Conto April Iannetta

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Charlotte Loehr, Field Hockey Shelby Milne, Women’s Lacrosse Jill Mulholland, Women’s Soccer Brian von Bargen, Men’s Lacrosse

Jill Mulholland

Jonel Boileau

T h i r d Te a m

Chris Griebsch

Adrien Bailly, Men’s Tennis Brooke Bendernagel, Women’s Soccer Sarah Bowen, Women’s Tennis Ari Richman, Men’s Tennis Ruby Staplehurst, Women’s Soccer

A ll-R o oki e Te a m

Caryn Bailey, Softball Emily Considine, Women’s Lacrosse Becky Conto, Women’s Lacrosse Chloe Fitzgerald, Softball Leah Galton, Women’s Soccer Maggie Hawkins, Softball Joseph Holland, Men’s Soccer Sam Llinares, Men’s Lacrosse

Jess Hirschbuhl

A ll-D e f e n s i v e Te a m Candace Bond, Women’s Basketball Stevie Mejia, Men’s Basketball

Maid Memic

Chris Selva

Sam Llinares

Catalina Charry

Shelby Milne

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ATHLETICS FACilities

FA CI LI TY U P GRA D E S

Three Hofstra University athletic facilities –James M. Shuart Stadium, Hofstra Soccer Stadium and University Field – were the beneficiaries of turf replacements during 2012-13. Shuart Stadium, the home of Hofstra’s lacrosse teams, received a new FieldTurf Revolution surface.

The existing turf surfaces at Hofstra Soccer Stadium and University Field were replaced with new state-of-the-art FieldTurf products. The infield at University Field is now fully turfed as the base cutouts and home plate area were outfitted with FieldTurf as well.

The LandTek Group, Inc. of Amityville, New York, oversaw the installation of all three turf replacement projects.

University Field

James M. Shuart Stadium

Hofstra Soccer Stadium

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FA CI LI TY U S AGE The replacement of the artificial surfaces at James M. Shuart Stadium, Hofstra Soccer Stadium and University Field not only benefit Pride studentathletes and coaches, but many other constituents as well. Hofstra facilities, including the Mack Sports Complex, Mack Physical Education Center and Hofstra Softball Stadium, are in high demand by professional organizations, high schools and sports camps.

In September 2012 the New York Cosmos announced its return to professional soccer as a member of the North American Soccer League (NASL) and are playing its home games at Shuart Stadium. The team first played at Hofstra in the original NASL in its second and third years of existence -- 1972 and 1973. The New York Lizards of Major League Lacrosse have played at Shuart Stadium for several years, including five home games during the 2013 season. Several local high schools hold their home football and lacrosse games at the stadium, as well as Nassau County

and Long Island Championship contests. One of the biggest events at Shuart Stadium each year is the Empire Challenge football game to benefit the Boomer Esiason Foundation and youth football in the New York metro area. The game features the Long Island AllStar team against New York City All-Stars.

High school softball, baseball, volleyball and soccer also conduct events at Hofstra facilities. The Hofstra University Summer Camp, one of the largest camps in the nation, also has use of athletic facilities during the summer months.

NY Cosmos Senior Vice President Jeremy Wilkins (left) and Hofstra Vice President and Director of Athletics Jeffrey A. Hathaway (right)

Attendees of the Hofstra University Elite Boys Basketball Camp receive instruction inside the Mack Sports Complex

Campers at the Richard Nuttall and Simon Riddiough Soccer Camp train at the Hofstra Soccer Stadium

A welcome home ceremony was held at the Mack Physical Education Center for military personnel returning from overseas deployment

The American Flag is unfurled prior to the start of the 2013 Empire Challenge at James M. Shuart Stadium

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hofstra in the community During the 2012-13 academic year, Hofstra University student-athletes took part in 36 individual and 66 combined community service projects, totaling over 1,600 hours of service. Projects included walka-thon fundraisers, reading trips to local elementary schools, polar plunges, hosting cancer awareness games and tournaments, volunteering at soup kitchens, hosting clinics for local organizations and the inaugural CAA Food Drive Challenge. The food drive brought in more than 400 pounds of food and $1,100, all of which was donated to the Island Harvest Food Bank. Student-athletes raised thousands of dollars for various charities throughout the year, highlighted by the 4th Annual SAAC Sponsored Date Auction that raised more than $1,000 for the Special Olympics of Long Island.

Hofstra University student-athletes walked a 5K to support Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island

Members of the men’s basketball team visited the Hempstead Boys and Girls Club

The women’s basketball team serving meals at the Mary Brennan Inn in Hempstead

Emily Burke, a sophomore on the Pride volleyball team, believes that service to others is ingrained in student-athletes. “Being a studentathlete and a teammate, we are always looking to make sure success is attained as a whole, and not just focus on our own accomplishments. It is in that spirit that student-athletes are drawn to taking part in community service projects,” said Burke. “The Hofstra and surrounding community is our team, and we will always try and help those around us.”

Members of the baseball team took part in the Shake-A-Rake Day, where they raked leaves for elderly and disabled community members

The field hockey team conducted a clinic in conjunction with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island

Hofstra student-athletes took part in many reading initiatives with local elementary schools

The men’s lacrosse team took part in the annual Tunnel To Towers Run to support the Stephen Stiller Foundation

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The men’s soccer team hosted a clinic for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island

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Community Partners in 2012-13

Members of the women (pictured) and men’s lacrosse programs took part in the Holiday Magic program in December

Members of the women’s lacrosse team raised funds for the HEADstrong Foundation

BBBSLI Special Olympics Let All The Children Play The Interfaith Nutrition Network Hempstead School District Uniondale School District Island Harvest Surfer’s Healing Friends of Jaclyn Foundation Massapequa Soccer Club American Cancer Society 1 in 9: The Long Island Breast Cancer Action Coalition HEADstrong Foundation Long Island Blood Services Holiday Magic of Long Island Rosemary Kennedy School Cradle of Aviation Museum Long Island Children’s Museum

SANDY RELIEF EFFORTS During a fall semester that saw Long Island Hofstra student-athletes sent a message to all Long Islanders affected by one of the worst storms in history, following Super Storm Sandy Pride athletes answered the call to serve their neighbors. Students made trips to towns all over Long Island, willing to assist with anything they could do. From cleaning out and repairing homes, to organizing clothing and food drives, students worked tirelessly to help those in need.

Student-athletes organized more than 10 events to aid Long Island families suffering in the aftermath of Super Storm Sandy. The men’s lacrosse team made four trips to towns on the south shore of Long Island to assist community members in getting their homes back in order. Pride softball team members made special trips to Long Beach and helped one of their own, whose home was severely impacted by the storm. They also helped neighbors in clean-up efforts, and combined with the U.S. Armed Forces in organizing and distributing donated goods to families in need.

The women’s lacrosse program, led by senior Taylor Albright, ran a clothing and supply drive. All collected items were donated to Long Island families who had lost so much during the storm. Student-athletes from men’s and women’s tennis, baseball, women’s cross country and field hockey volunteered with a Hofstra University clothing drive, as well as with the Island Harvest Food Bank. The women’s basketball team made special trips to the Interfaith Nutrition Network and assisted in serving meals, as well as organizing clothing and supply items.

On November 18, 2012, more than 100 student-athletes met at James M. Shuart Stadium, with a message to all Long Islanders to remain strong during the difficult times so many were experiencing. The students brought down canned food items, which were all donated to Island Harvest. They gathered at mid-field and held up large letters, spelling out, “Stay Strong Long Island”. All students not holding a letter were flexing their muscles in support of the message. Photographs were taken and through the help of Island Harvest, shared with Long Island families along with the donated food items.

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The softball team partnered with the U.S. Armed Forces in providing relief

Student-athletes worked with Island Harvest to organize food drives following the storm

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athletic Development The Hofstra Pride Club completed another successful year in 2012-13.

Highlights from the year include: H More than $1.1 million in cash funds raised, a 13% increase over 2011-12

Jeffrey A. Hathaway, E. David Woycik, Jr., ’77 and his wife Carolyn Sanchez at the Hofstra Pride Golf Classic Dinner

H Forty-one members of the Blue and Gold Society, who were responsible for 47% of all cash funds raised

2012-13 Hofstra Pride Club Board Of Directors

H A 16% increase in annual funds (not including capital or endowed gifts)

Officers

H A record of $101,000 in net proceeds from the 2012 Hofstra Pride Golf Classic and Auction, led by a $25,000 gift from honoree and Pride Club President Col. E. David Woycik ’77, LAW ’80 Another highlight of the Pride Club year was the success of the Fourth Annual Former Student-Athlete Participation Challenge. The women’s soccer program won the overall competition, and a $5,000 grant for enhancements to their program, for the fourth consecutive year with 66% of their alumnae pledging at least $25 in support. Men’s soccer took the Young Alumni Competition with 85% participation from graduates between 2003 and 2012, earning a $2,500 grant. Other notable numbers from the Challenge include: H More than 510 gifts were received

E. David Woycik*, President Steven Tandy*, Vice President Michael Goldberg, Treasurer Linda Wing Caruso*, Secretary

Board Members

Neil Katz ’88 was the recipient of the 2013 Joseph M. Margiotta Pride Club Distinguished Service Award

Alexis Alcantara* Bob Bernstein PJ Bjorneby* Joseph Carrello* Bennett Chaite Larry Davis Dan DeStefano* Paul Flamm John Frew* Nick Gallo* Mike Greco* Neil Katz Scott Klein Maddy Leibowitz

Tony Liotta Anthony Mazzarella Matt Mazzilli* Jay McKenna* Robert McKeon James C. Metzger* Gerard O’Connor Anthony Perettine* Kayla Pifer* Jay Pomerantz Ken Rood* Ed Samuels Matt Schwartzberg* Roy Seter*

*Former Hofstra Student-Athlete

H Total giving percentage was 15% of former student-athletes H More than 50 new alumni participated in the Challenge H Young Alumni giving increased 6% (171 in 2013 compared to 124 in 2012)

Jon Reese, Women’s Lacrosse Coach Shannon Smith, Bob McKeon ’53, Tony Gerrato and E. David Woycik ’77

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STUDENTATHLETE DEVELOPMENT The Hofstra University Office of Student-Athlete Services is fully committed to providing essential resources to our student-athletes in order to achieve a positive student-athlete experience. This experience focuses on five key areas including, academic achievement, athletic excellence, personal development, career development and commitment to service. It is our mission to see those opportunities fulfilled, and for all of our student-athletes to be prepared for life after college and their time on the playing field.

During the 2012-13 academic year, 12 different presentations and workshops were held in the areas of health and safety as well as personal and career development. Health and Safety Presentations were geared towards all studentathletes, while career and personal development workshops were tailored toward individual class years.

Junior and senior student-athletes took part in Catch-A-Career Night where they got the chance to discuss job openings with potential employers

Mentoring Night brought back alumni and friends of the University from a variety of industries to meet with current junior and senior student-athletes

Jeff Glass, MBA ‘79, hosted many of the career development workshops. Glass worked professionally in the corporate world for more than 35 years and since his retirement from Lehman Brothers, is a high school social studies teacher at Freeport (NY) High School.

Health & Safety Presentations Safe Social Media Practices Nutrition Panel

Career and Personal Development Workshops Gail Hand spoke to all student-athletes about Safe Social Media Practices

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Sophomores: Finding Your Future Workshop Sophomores: Developing Meaningful Experiences Workshop Juniors: Resume Workshop Juniors: Mentoring Night Prep Workshop Juniors: Mentoring Night Juniors: Differentiating Yourself Workshop Juniors: Catch-A-Career Seniors: Senior Career Night Seniors: Mentoring Night Seniors: Catch-A-Career

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HOFSTRA ATHLETICS HALL OF FAME On Saturday, April 13, 2013, Hofstra Athletics inducted the sixth class of the Hofstra Athletics Hall of Fame. The sold out dinner honored seven former Hofstra student-athletes, representing eight sports, as well as the 1959-60 men’s basketball team and the 1981-82 women’s basketball team.

The 1959-60 men’s basketball team posted a 23-1 record

Hofstra President Stuart Rabinowitz, Vice President and Director of Athletics Jeffrey A. Hathaway, Pride Club President E. David Woycik and each inductee gave remarks.

The individual inductees reflected on their careers and on being inducted into the Hall of Fame, while Coach Harvey Pyser (women’s basketball) and former student-athlete Stanley Einbender (men’s basketball) spoke on behalf of their respective teams.

The inductees were later recognized individually during halftime of the Hofstra-North Carolina men’s lacrosse game at James M. Shuart Stadium.

The Hall of Fame Class of 2013: Lena Malinowski (1998, Volleyball) Kathleen (Mikowski) Durnin (2003, Lacrosse/Soccer) Greg Polli (1986, Baseball) Norman Richardson (2001, Basketball) Lance Schulters (1998, Football) Doug Shanahan (2002, Lacrosse/Football) Alicia Smith (2000, Softball)

Joe Mihalich and Pulitzer Prize winning writer George Vescey, who was a studentmanager for the 1959-60 men’s basketball team

The 1959-60 Men’s Basketball Team (Brant Alyea, Steve Balber, Curt Block, Mike Douglas, Steven Dunn, Stan Einbender, Adam Gadzinski, Richie Goldstein, Ted Jackson, Bob Lauster, John McGowan, Bob Stowers, Richie Swartz, Coach van Breda Kolff and Assistant Coach Paul Lynner) The 1981-82 Women’s Basketball Team (Eileen Emmert, Sheryl Hall, Karen Hickson, Donna Horoski, Liz Irwin, Amanda Johnson, Dia LaBella, Christine Lathuras, Diane Leonard, Dawn McGrath, Christine Morrow, Louisa Percudani, Myrna Pohl, Yvonne Risberg, Coach Pyser, Assistant Coach JoAnn Perricone, Assistant Coach Mary Jo Lorello and Manager Donna Jones)

The 1981-82 women’s basketball team compiled a 27-9 record, was the Metropolitan Conference Champions and won the Eastern AIAW Division II Championship

The Hall of Fame Class of 2013

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STUDENTATHLETE AWARDS BANQUET Hofstra Pride Club President E. David Woycik, Jr., ’77 The Hofstra Department of Athletics celebrated the 2012-13 athletic season on Monday, May 6, 2013 when it held its annual Hofstra Pride Student-Athlete Awards Banquet at David S. Mack Hall.

CAA Commissioner Tom Yeager (center) presents the John H. Randolph Inspiration Award to Cheryl (left) and Michael Colleluori ’09

Among the top award winners were Shante Evans (women’s basketball) and Olivia Galati (softball) sharing the Dr. Nathalie J. Smith Award as the top female student-athlete, Shaun Foster (men’s soccer) taking home the “Howdy” Myers Male Athlete of the Year Award, Melissa McCarthy (field hockey) as the recipient of the Dr. Sylvia J. Giallombardo Female Scholar-Athlete Award, Joe Burg (baseball) as the Dr. James M. Shuart Male Scholar-Athlete Award winner and Taylor Albright (women’s lacrosse) and Stevie Mejia (men’s basketball) as the recipients of the Nick Colleluori Unsung Hero Awards.

Steve Bonanno (wrestling) and Maryann Miller (women’s lacrosse) served as Senior Speakers at the banquet, speaking on behalf of their classmates and sharing their perspective of the student-athlete experience at Hofstra.

In addition to the awards presented to Hofstra’s student-athletes, the Colonial Athletic Association also awarded the John H. Randolph Inspiration Award to Nick Colleluori, the former Pride lacrosse player, who waged a courageous 14-month fight against non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, before passing away in November 2006 at age 21. Before his passing, Colleluori started the HEADstrong Foundation. The HEADstrong Foundation’s mission is to carry on the legacy and vision of Nick Colleluori through advocating, fundraising and supporting those affected by blood cancer and those working towards eliminating it. CAA Commissioner Tom Yeager was on hand for the presentation, which was accepted by Nick’s mom, Cheryl, and brother, Michael. The award recognizes individuals who through strength of character and human spirit serve as an inspiration to all to maximize their potential and ability for success. It is named after former William & Mary athletic director John H. Randolph, who lost a courageous battle with cancer in 1995.

Joe Burg shares a moment with Hofstra University President Stuart Rabinowitz

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E. David Woycik and Jeffrey A. Hathaway present the Joseph M. Margiotta Distiguished Service Award to Neil Katz ’88

Olivia Galati (center) with Hofstra fans Emmy and Olivia Katz

2013 Student-Athlete Award recipients

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PRIDE ATHLETICS AND THE PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE

Taylor Albright, Torin Varn, Jake Rooney and Ingrid Moyer were among the student-athletes who attended the debate

Hofstra University hosted its second presidential debate on October 16, 2012 at the David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex between President Barack Obama and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney.

While millions of people around the globe The David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition tuned in to see the Complex served as the Debate Hall debate on television, just more than 1,000 people were able to their school well and was thrilled they were able attend the event in person including 300 Hofstra to be a part of a special moment in the school’s students. An online lottery for students resulted history. in 6,576 applications before the winners were selected. Out of that group, a sizable portion “What a memorable week for Hofstra University of the students picked were athletes, including and its student body,” Hathaway said. “For our cross-country runners Sean Flannery and student-athletes to be able to experience the Daniel Rono, field hockey players Meg Luesh Presidential Debate in person is something they and Charlotte Loehr, women’s lacrosse players will never forget. As seen by their comments they Lindsay McKinnon and Taylor Albright, men’s all have created a life-long memory to learn from lacrosse players Torin Varn and Jake Rooney, and to share with others.” wrestler Taras Luzhnyy, volleyball player Kelsie Wills McKinnon started debate day as a student and women’s volunteer in the credential center. She then was soccer player moved to the debate hall to work as an usher.

Ingrid Moyer.

After the debate, she worked in the media center,

Steve Bonanno, Joe Burg, Ingrid Moyer and Kylie Shuster were guests of CBS This Morning to discuss the debate

Hofstra Vice President and Director of Athletics Jeffrey A. Hathaway said the school’s student-athletes represented

nicknamed “Spin Alley”, where media outlets and supporters of the candidates gathered to conduct interviews in front of the media filing center.

Other Pride student-athletes experienced debate day as guests of various media outlets. Baseball player Joe Burg, wrestler Steve Bonanno, Moyer and teammate Kylie Shuster appeared on the CBS Morning Show to speak about the debate.

HOFSTRA GALA The 17th Annual Hofstra University Gala, which was held May 2, 2013, honored the inventor of the Pantone Matching System and former Chairman and CEO of Pantone, Inc., Lawrence Herbert ’51.

Several Pride student-athletes attended the gala as guests of the Department of Athletics.

Jeffrey A. Hathaway with members of the softball team at the Hofstra Gala

Members of the Department of Athletics staff in attendance at the Gala

Representatives of the Hofstra student-athletes who attended the Hofstra Gala

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ALUMNI ACHIEVEMENTS

Stephen Dunn ’62 speaks at the 2012 Alumni Awards Dinner

Stephen E. Dunn ’62 was named the 2012 Hofstra University Alumnus of the Year. The award is presented by Hofstra University and the Alumni Organization in recognition of exemplary career achievement and/or distinguished service to the University.

Of more than 120,000 alumni worldwide, only 50 alumni have been honored with this distinction. It is presented at the annual Alumni Awards Dinner in the fall. Dunn was a men’s basketball student-athlete during his tenure at Hofstra and played on the 1959 team that was inducted into the Hofstra Athletics Hall of Fame in 2013. He is a Pulitzer Prize winning poet who has authored 16 collections, including Different Hours: Poems that won the Pulitzer for Poetry in 2001.

Former Hofstra lacrosse All-American James C. Metzger ’83 was among the honorees at the National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame and Museum when the Class of 2013 was inducted on April 21, 2013. Metzger was the recipient of the George Young Award, which is given to that person in sports (who need not be Jewish) who best exemplifies the high ideals of the late New York (Football) Giants General Manager George Young.

Metzger was a two-year letterman for Hofstra and earned USILA All-America accolades following his sophomore season in 1980.

Metzger was also the recipient of a Hofstra University Alumni Achievement Award in 2012.

The award is given to those Hofstra alumni who have distinguished themselves in their chosen fields of endeavor and/or demonstrated outstanding service to the University. Only 278 out of more than 120,000 Hofstra alumni have received this award. The Chairman and CEO of the Whitmore Group, Ltd., a leading insurance brokerage on Long Island that he founded in 1989, Metzger serves on the Pride Club Board of Directors.

UFC Middleweight Champion Chris Weidman ’07 and Pride Wrestling Coach Rob Anspach ’01

Katie Hertsch ’11 won a gold medal as part of Team USA at the 2013 FIL World Cup

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Former Hofstra wrestling All-American Chris Weidman ’07 defeated the legendary Anderson

Silva for the UFC middleweight championship on July 6, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Weidman improved to 10-0 as a professional fighter. During his Hofstra Wrestling career he was 51-21 and was an All-American in 2006 and 2007.

Former Hofstra women’s lacrosse star Katie Hertsch ’11 continued her outstanding postcollegiate playing career as she was a member of the gold medal-winning U.S. Women’s National Team that competed at the FIL World Cup in Oshawa, Canada, from July 11-20. Team USA compiled a perfect 7-0 record, including a 19-5 win over Team Canada in the gold medal game.

Hertsch has been a member of the U.S. National Team since 2010.

Hofstra lacrosse alums Brian Spallina ’00 and Nicky Polanco ’02 earned their second consecutive Major League Lacrosse (MLL) championship as their Chesapeake Bayhawks defeated the Charlotte Hounds, 10-9, in the MLL Championship game August 25. Spallina has won five MLL championships during his professional career, three with Philadelphia and two with Chesapeake. Polanco picked up his third MLL championship ring, two with Chesapeake and one with Philadelphia.

The National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame honored James C. Metzger ’83 this past April

Brian Spallina ‘00 (left) and Nicky Polanco ‘02 (right) raise the Steinfeld Cup after winning the MLL championship as members of the Chesapeake Bayhawks

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upcoming events H O F S TRA TO H O S T 2014 N CAA M E N ’ S LA CR O S S E Q U AR t E RF I NA LS James M. Shuart Stadium during the 2009 NCAA Quarterfinals For the eighth time since 1997, Hofstra University has been selected to serve as host for the NCAA Division I Men’s Lacrosse Quarterfinals. The “Hofstra University is extremely excited to once again be chosen by University was named as one of the two sites for the 2014 Quarterfinals, the NCAA to host the Men’s Lacrosse Quarterfinals,” commented Vice with the University of Delaware serving as the other site.

President and Director of Athletics Jeffrey A. Hathaway. “With the James M. Shuart Stadium will host one of the two quarterfinal quarterfinals returning in 2014 it will mark the eighth time Hofstra has doubleheaders on Saturday, May 17, 2014. It will be the first NCAA hosted this marquee event. We look forward to providing the Long Island Division I Men’s Lacrosse Quarterfinal that Hofstra has hosted since May community with more outstanding lacrosse in James M. Shuart Stadium.”

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H O F S TRA TO H O S T CAA S AA C LE A D E R S H I P SUMMIT The Hofstra University Department of Athletics is excited to announce that it has been chosen to host the 2013 Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) Leadership Summit. The annual summit will be on the Hempstead campus for the first time in 2013 and will take place November 3 and 4. The last two CAA SAAC Leadership Summits were held at The College of William & Mary.

“We are in the business of creating opportunities for the 4,000 student-athletes who compete in the CAA,” commented CAA Commissioner Tom Yeager. “The SAAC Leadership Summit, bringing together the ‘best and brightest’ of our studentathletes, is an energizing and creative gathering which enhances the student-athlete experience on each individual campus and is a valuable conference resource. We appreciate Hofstra’s leadership in hosting this year’s Summit.”

A male and female student-athlete from each member school is chosen to represent their respective institutions at the summit. The twoday event will allow the group of conference administrators and student-athletes to discuss

current issues in college athletics as well as ways to enhance the CAA student-athlete experience.

Focal points of the conference include leadership development and community service involvement for student-athletes among other topics. In years past, Hofstra attendees have come back to campus with ideas to more thoroughly engage fellow SAAC members during meetings, as well as bring all student-athletes together through campus and community wide initiatives. The group also offers input on the rules, regulations and policies that affect student-athletes’ lives.

“I am delighted that Hofstra University has been chosen to host this wonderful event,” commented Hofstra President Stuart Rabinowitz. “The CAA Leadership Summit will bring together a talented group of University administrators and student-athletes from the various schools in the conference to focus on finding ways to enhance the academic, athletic and community experience of all involved.”

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Hofstra in the news

Erin Trippi at the CAA Softball Championship Postgame Press Conference

David Imes is interviewed by News 12 Long Island at Basketball Media Day

Members of the field hockey team are interviewed by WNBC-TV Bruce Beck of WNBC-TV interviews Men’s Basketball Coach Joe Mihalich Olivia Galati was featured on ESPN following her no-hitter in the CAA Championship

Candace Bond speaks with Steven Marcus of Newsday at Basketball Media Day

Women’s Basketball Coach Krista Kilburn-Steveskey at Basketball Media Day

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ESPN Photo Shoot Members of the Pride softball team took part in an ESPN photo shoot to promote the sport and the network’s television coverage.

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The Pride Cup

Norm Murray

The Pride Cup began in 2009 and has student-athletes from each of Hofstra’s 17 Division I athletic teams compete in a variety of categories. Teams earn points not only through athletic achievements, but academic success, support of fellow student-athletes, community outreach, campus involvement, as well as career and personal development.

Longtime James M. Shuart Stadium public address announcer Norm Murray passed away June 26. Hofstra had dedicated the public address booth in his honor in 2000.

The women’s cross country team claimed the 2012-13 Pride Cup, compiling 11,900 points.

Gala Attendees Drs. Arno and Mindy Fried, generous supporters of Hofstra Athletics, attended the 2013 Hofstra University Gala.

Polli First Pitch Greg Polli ’86, a 2013 Athletics Hall of Fame Inductee, threw out the ceremonial first pitch before the Pride’s game on April 13.

Softball Commencement Ceremony

2012 Softball

A private commencement ceremony for seniors on the 2013 softball team was held following the NCAA Softball Regional.

The 2012 softball team received the NCAA rings during a ceremony on October 13.

2013 Commencement Men’s lacrosse seniors Adrian Sorichetti, John Antoniades and Rob Bellairs with Vice President and Director of Athletics Jeffrey A. Hathaway.

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Jim Garvey Jim Garvey (above right), who passed away February 5, served as Hofstra’s Director of Athletics from 1987 to 1997. The Garvey family (pictured on the right) created the James V. Garvey Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship will be presented annually to a deserving studentathlete from the men’s lacrosse program.

Ken Weprin Retirement Long-time Hofstra Basketball public address announcer Ken Weprin, who announced Pride men and women’s basketball games since the 1989-90 season, retired prior to the 2012-13 campaign. He was honored during the December 1 game against SMU.

Dr. Marie Hanache Former team physician Dr. Marie Hanache, who retired in 2002, passed away in September 2012. She is pictured here at the 2007 Hall of Fame Induction ceremony with Men’s Soccer Coach Richard Nuttall, Women’s Soccer Coach Simon Riddiough ’94 and 2008 Hall of Fame inductee Zak Wright ’96.

Jersey Retirement Shante Evans had her #30 retired on Senior Day, becoming the third Pride women’s basketball player to have her number retired.

Wounded Warrior Project The Hofstra University Department of Athletics paid tribute to the Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) during the men’s lacrosse game versus North Carolina. The Pride raised nearly $2,500 for WWP through the sale of camouflage t-shirts. In addition to these giveaways, the men’s lacrosse team wore camouflage jerseys and helmets courtesy of Warrior and two WWP alumni, Stephen Siwulec and Robert Cioffi, Jr. were recognized on the field by Hofstra Vice President and Director of Athletics Jeffrey A. Hathaway and Pride Club President E. David Woycik ’77.

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Steve Bonanno

Academic All-American CAA Wrestling Scholar-Athlete of the Year

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NFCA All-American Academic All-American CAA Softball Scholar-Athlete of the Year

Shante Evans

Associated Press All-American Hofstra’s All-Time Leading Scorer and Rebounder

Joe Burg

Rhodes Scholarship Finalist Academic All-American CAA Male Scholar-Athlete of the Year

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