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Until 2001, Hofstra's nickname was the Flying Dutchmen (shortened to simply "Dutchmen" or "Dutch"), an homage to the Dutch heritage of university founder William S. Hofstra. [3] The Pride refer to the two lions on Hofstra's longtime logo, which school officials felt was more meaningful.
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]
The 2024–25 Hofstra Pride men's basketball team represents Hofstra University during the 2024–25 NCAA Division I men's basketball season.The Pride, led by fourth-year head coach Speedy Claxton, play their home games at the Mack Sports Complex in Hempstead, New York, as members of the Coastal Athletic Association.
The 2024–25 Hofstra Pride women's basketball team represents Hofstra University during the 2024–25 NCAA Division I women's basketball season.The Pride, led by sixth-year head coach Danielle Santos Atkinson, play their home games at the Mack Sports Complex in Hempstead, New York, as members of the Coastal Athletic Association.
The Hofstra Pride football (formerly the Hofstra Flying Dutchmen) program was the intercollegiate American football team for Hofstra University, located on Long Island in Hempstead, New York. Hofstra competed in the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) and were members of the Colonial Athletic Association .
The 2021–22 Hofstra Pride men's basketball team represented Hofstra University during the 2021–22 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The Pride was coached by Speedy Claxton , who was in his first season.
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.
The 2020–21 Hofstra Pride men's basketball team represented Hofstra University during the 2020–21 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The Pride were coached by Mike Farrelly, who served as acting head coach while Joe Mihalich was out on a temporary medical leave of absence. [ 1 ]