Hofstra Pride women's basketball

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


AIAW tournament appearances
Division II: 1980

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

History

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

Players

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Retired numbers

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

Postseason

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AIAW College Division/Division II

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

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

References

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