Basketball team of Hofstra University
Hofstra Pride University Hofstra University Head coach Speedy Claxton Conference Coastal Athletic Association Location Hempstead, New York Arena David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex Nickname Pride Student section The Lion’s Den Colors Blue, white, and gold[ 1]
1964* 1959*, 1963*, 1964* 1976, 1977 1959*, 1962*, 1963*, 1964*, 1976, 1977, 2000, 2001at Division II level East Coast : 1976 , 1977 , 1994America East : 2000 , 2001 CAA : 2020 1977, 1983, 1990, 1992, 2000, 2001, 2016, 2019, 2020, 2023
The Hofstra Pride men's basketball team, known until 2000 as the Hofstra Flying Dutchmen , is the basketball team that represents Hofstra University in Hempstead , New York , United States. Hofstra played its first game in 1936, and currently competes in the Coastal Athletic Association .[ 2]
Arenas
The Hofstra Pride play their games at the David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex . They have played many games at Madison Square Garden , winning the Holiday Festival in 1998, 1999, and 2006. Hofstra is 10–9 all-time at the Garden.[ 2]
Hofstra has also played various games at Barclays Center and the Nassau Coliseum throughout its history.[ 2]
Pride in the NBA
6 former Hofstra Pride players have played at least one game in the NBA .
Pride in international leagues
Team records
Longest win streaks
Years(s)
Streak
1
1959–60/1960–61
23
2
2000–01
18
3
2018–19
16
4
1961–62
14
5
1955–56
12
Source: Hofstra Record Book[ 2]
Notable Victories
Single Game Records
Most points (game): 118 vs. Wagner (1971–72)
Most 3-pointers (game): 20 vs. James Madison (2019–20)
Single Season Records
Most points (season): 2,919 in 2018–19
Most 3-pointers (season): 308 in 2018–19
Rivalries
Besides in-conference rivalries, Hofstra has a local rivalry with SUNY Stony Brook . Hofstra and Stony Brook are the only two NCAA Division I programs on Long Island outside of New York City (there are two universities with Division I programs in the New York City portion of Long Island: LIU in Brooklyn and St. John's in Queens). This rivalry is often referred to as the Battle of Long Island, in reference to the historical Battle of Long Island in 1776. Hofstra leads the rivalry 20–4 all time.[ 3]
Postseason results
NCAA Division I Tournament results
The Pride have appeared in the NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament four times. Their combined record is 0–4.
The team earned their fifth appearance in the 2020 tournament , which was ultimately canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic .
Year
Round
Opponent
Result
1976 Regional Quarterfinals
Connecticut
L 78–80OT
1977 Regional Quarterfinals
Notre Dame
L 83–90
2000 First round
Oklahoma State
L 66–86
2001 First round
UCLA
L 48–61
NCAA Division II Tournament results
The Pride have appeared in the NCAA Division II men's basketball tournament three times. Their combined record is 5–4.
Year
Round
Opponent
Result
1959 Regional semifinals
Wesleyan (CT)
W 48–67
1962 Regional semifinals
C.W. Post
W 56–55
1963 Regional semifinals
Philadelphia Textile
L 50–55W 78–71
1964 Regional semifinals
Catholic
W 92–91 2OT W 74–61
NIT results
The Pride have appeared in the National Invitation Tournament (NIT) seven times. Their combined record is 3–7.
Year
Round
Opponent
Result
1999 First round
Rutgers
L 45–58
2005 Opening round
Saint Joseph's
L 44–53
2006 First round
Nebraska
W 73–62W 77–75
2007 First round
DePaul
L 71–83
2016 First round
George Washington
L 80–82
2019 First round
NC State
L 78–84
2023 First round
Rutgers
W 88–86OT
CBI results
The Pride have appeared in the College Basketball Invitational (CBI) three times. Their combined record is 0–3.
Year
Round
Opponent
Result
2010 First round
IUPUI
L 60–74
2011 First round
Evansville
L 70–77
2015 First round
Vermont
L 81–85
Players
Retired numbers
Hofstra has retired five numbers in program history. In 2011, Charles Jenkins became the first to have his retired while still active.[ 4]
Statistical leaders
References
External links
Teams Championships & awards Seasons
