The Hofstra Pride men's lacrosse team represents Hofstra University in the CAA in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I men's lacrosse competition. They play at James M. Shuart Stadium in Hempstead, New York.
History Hofstra fielded its first varsity men's lacrosse team in 1949, hiring Howdy Myers the following season from Johns Hopkins to take over the program. Myers had previously won three national titles with Hopkins.
Myers quickly got the program to a high level, where in 1955 Hofstra was 14 and 2, and ranked 3rd in the country. Hofstra defeated Rutgers that season 16-6, to win the Division II national title, Laurie Cox Trophy.Hofstra 2009 Men's Lacrosse media guide, Hofstra University
In 1971 Myers guided the Flying Dutchmen, as the team was known then, to a 12–4 record a number 10 ranking, as well as an at large bid to the first-ever 1971 NCAA tournament.
Hofstra has made seventeen postseason appearances in the NCAA tournament reaching the quarterfinals four times, in 1993, 1999, 2001 and 2006. Hofstra closest effort at making the NCAA final four was in 2006, when they lost in overtime to Massachusetts in the NCAA Quarterfinals, 11–10, after UMass had come back from a 10–5 deficit in the 4th quarter.
The Pride were ranked second in the nation in 2006 and received a number three seed in the NCAA tournament. Coached by current Duke coach John Danowski, Hofstra won 17 straight games losing only their season opener and the quarterfinal match, both to Massachusetts.Hofstra 2009 Men's Lacrosse media guide, Hofstra University, retrieved May 11, 2010.
Notable Athletes and Coaches Jon CooperLorenzo, Stephen. "From Hofstra to Tampa Bay Lightning coach: Jon Cooper's road to the NHL," New York Daily News, Friday, May 15, 2015. Athan Iannucci James Metzger Brett Moyer Howdy Myers Doug Shanahan
Retired numbers
Hofstra Pride lacrosse retired numbers No.PlayerPos.TenureRef. Jerry Simandl 1953–55 Doug Shanahan MF 1997–2001 James Metzger 1979–82 Retired numbers - Hofstra University
Lacrosse Hall Of Fame Members
Michael D'Amato John Danowski Rudy Fiorvanti Bob Hiller Kevin Huff Tom Kessler Walter Kohanowich Al Lahood Phil Marino James Metzger Phil Mordente Howdy Myers Carl Orent Harry Royle Doug Shanahan Dr. James M. Shuart Jerry Simandl Vinnie Sombrotto Owen Walsh
Season Results The following is a list of Hofstra's results by season as an NCAA Division I program:
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†NCAA canceled 2020 collegiate activities due to the COVID-19 virus.
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