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Athletic Association
  • NAA
  • NCAA
Athletic Division NCAA Division I-AA
Athletic Conferences Football: N/A
Basketball: Colonial Athletic Association
School Colors Gold, white, and blue
School Nickname Lion and lioness (The Pride)
Men Playing Varsity Sports 158 - 5%
Women Playing Varsity Sports 146 - 4%
Students Receiving Athletic Financial Aid Football: 73
Basketball: 28
Baseball: 29
Cross Country/Track: 22
Other Sports: 175
Graduation Rates of Athletic Financial Aid Recipients Football: 35%
Basketball: 83%
Baseball: 100%
Cross Country/Track: 88%
Other Sports: 67%

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

In December 2009, Hofstra cut its football team, citing a lack of funds and fading interest in the sport. The team had competed in the NCAA's Football Championship Subdivision, which was formerly known as Division I-AA. Alumni of the University's football program include Wayne Chrebet, who played for the New York Jets from 1995 to 2005, and Marques Colston, who helped lead the New Orleans Saints to a 31-17 victory over the Indianapolis Colts in Super Bowl XLIV. In other recent sports changes, the University also lost basketball coach Tom Pecora to Fordham University.

Since the football team has been cut, many students have cited men's lacrosse as the University's standout sport. The team had a record of 9–4 through May 1 for the 2009–10 season. The women's lacrosse team also performed exceptionally well, going 12–5 through May 6, 2010. Now that both men's and women's lacrosse are no longer in the shadow of the lackluster football team, these two teams might finally start getting the recognition they deserve.

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Athletics at Hofstra University

BSHER

Marketing '13

2.3
C

NO MORE FOOTBALL

The sports dont seem as popular since they cut the football team.

Mar 19, 2012

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Athletics at Hofstra University

kaitlin7020

Marketing '13

3.5
B

Athletics

The athletics are great here. There are always games and stuff to attend. I would love to see football come back. I don't keep up with the stats of how the teams are doing but I think our teams are pretty strong.

Feb 02, 2012

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Athletics at Hofstra University

jon304

Entrepreneurship '13

1.2
D

No School Spirit

theres more hoodies and tshirts of other schools here than hofstra stuff. Most likely because we have no football team, forgettable basketball, etc. lacrosse team is in contention for top 10 team in the nation... wohooo, yea that definitely reels in the students, pshhh

Jan 26, 2012

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User rating for Hofstra University - Athletics is 2.3 out of 5 based on 28 user reviews.

Student Survey Poll ResultsWhat's This?

How popular are varsity sports on campus?

How popular are intramurals and club sports?

How would you describe the athletic facilities?

Facts

Men's Varsity Sports
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cross country
  • Golf
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Tennis
  • Wrestling
Women's Varsity Sports
  • Basketball
  • Cross country
  • Field hockey
  • Golf
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
Intramurals
  • Badminton
  • Basketball
  • Dodgeball
  • Home run derby
  • QB challenge
  • Soccer
  • Table tennis
  • Team handball
  • Tennis
  • Turkey trot fun run
  • Ultimate Frisbee
  • Water volleyball
Club Sports
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Crew
  • Equestrian
  • HU Runners
  • Ice hockey
  • Lacrosse (men’s and women’s)
  • Roller hockey
  • Rugby (men’s and women’s)
  • Soccer (men’s and women’s)
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis
  • Ultimate Frisbee
  • Wrestling
Athletic Fields & Facilities
  • David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex (Hofstra Arena)
  • Field Hockey Facility
  • Hofstra Physical Fitness/Swim Center
  • James M. Shuart Stadium
  • Margiotta Hall
  • Shuart Stadium Building
  • Soccer Stadium
  • Softball Stadium
  • Tennis Courts
  • University Field

Most Popular Sports

None of the sports on campus are very popular. They all have pretty small fanbases. Basketball and lacrosse are starting to gain larger followings, and baseball is still a favorite to many students.

Most Overlooked Teams

The lacrosse team is definitely one of the most overlooked teams on campus, but they are finally starting to get some recognition now that the football team is gone.

School Spirit

School spirit is pretty low. Even when the University had a football team, attendance was low, even at Homecoming. The basketball team gets a better turnout, and the lacrosse team is starting to get a larger fanbase, but most students just don't care that much for Hofstra athletics. The few people who did come here for sports left with the football team.

Getting Tickets

Hofstra sporting events are free for students with a valid Hofstra ID card. For others, there is usually no need to purchase tickets ahead of time. The Hofstra Arena and Shuart Stadium both have box offices.

Best Place to Take a Walk

Around the intramural fields during the daytime

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