Hofstra Athletics 2011-12 Annual Report - GoHofstra.com
Hofstra Athletics 2011-12 Annual Report - GoHofstra.com Hofstra Athletics 2011-12 Annual Report - GoHofstra.com
A MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR OF ATHLE TICS Dear Friends of Hofstra Athletics: We are pleased to present this year’s Department of Athletics Annual Report. We thank you for your continued support of the student-athletes who proudly wear a Hofstra uniform. Since my arrival on campus in May, I have witnessed several very exciting moments of the 2011-12 season and I look forward to many more in the coming years. As I began my tenure, the softball team was beginning its incredible run in the NCAA Tournament. The team captivated the Hofstra community and the softball world with its play. I was extremely proud of the student-athletes and coaching staff with their representation of our University on-and-off the field. The baseball team qualified for the CAA Championship for the first time in seven years and set several school records in the process. The men’s lacrosse team represented the University on an international tour of Japan, where they enjoyed an outstanding educational and athletic experience while spreading the goodwill of Hofstra University throughout the Far East. Along wih these moments of the last few months, I have also immersed myself in learning about the academic and athletic achievements from this past year and I am extremely proud of the accomplishments that occurred prior to my arrival. Jeffrey A. Hathaway addresses those in attendance at his introductory press conference on May 15, 2012. Hofstra President Stuart Rabinowitz and Jeffrey A. Hathaway. Jamie Stuart of News 12 Long Island interviews Jeffrey A. Hathaway at his introductory press conference. In addition to the softball team, both the wrestling and women’s basketball teams participated in postseason play. The wrestling team placed 23rd at the NCAA Championships and saw two team members earn All-America accolades. The women’s basketball team was selected for the Women’s National Invitation Tournament for the second time in three years. Individually six Hofstra student-athletes earned All-America honors in 2011-12, while 41 were selected to All-CAA teams. We all take great pride in Hofstra student-athletes succeeding in the classroom with 24 student-athletes earning a 4.0 grade point average in at least one semester in 2011-12 and nearly 60-percent of our 313 student-athletes earning a 3.0 or better grade point average. Our student-athletes are also active in the community including activities at local elementary schools and soup kitchens, as well as taking part in events that benefit local charities. I would like to extend a sincere thank you to the coaches and the staff members in the Department of Athletics. Their guidance helps develop our student-athletes into the outstanding leaders of tomorrow. Special thanks to President Stuart Rabinowitz for his support of the Department of Athletics and the student-athletes who wear the blue and gold, and for the leadership he has provided to the entire University community. This is a very exciting time for the entire campus, highlighted by the Hofstra North Shore-LIJ School of Medicine completing a successful first year of operation this past July and the new School of Engineering and Applied Science opening in September. In addition, there is a great deal of excitement for the Presidential Debate at Hofstra, which will take place on October 16 at the Mack Sports Complex. This is a great time to be a part of the Hofstra University community and once again I thank you for your continued support of Hofstra Athletics. Please know that I am honored to serve as vice president and director of athletics at Hofstra University and I look forward to a very bright future for the Department of Athletics. “Take Pride In Our Pride” Sincerely, Jeffrey A. Hathaway and members of the Pride softball team at Citi Field. 2 2011-12 ANNUAL REPORT Jeffrey A. Hathaway Vice President and Director of Athletics
POSTSEASON TEAMS WRESTLING Colonial Athletic Association Champions Placed 23rd at NCAA Championships 12-3 Dual Record WOMEN’S BASKE TBALL 19-12 Record Women’s National Invitation Tournament SOF TBALL Colonial Athletic Association Champions NCAA Los Angeles Regional Champions First-Ever NCAA Super Regional Appearance 42-15 Record 2011-12 ANNUAL REPORT 3
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POSTSEASON TEAMS<br />
WRESTLING<br />
Colonial Athletic Association Champions<br />
Placed 23rd at NCAA Championships<br />
<strong>12</strong>-3 Dual Record<br />
WOMEN’S<br />
BASKE TBALL<br />
19-<strong>12</strong> Record<br />
Women’s National Invitation Tournament<br />
SOF TBALL<br />
Colonial Athletic Association Champions<br />
NCAA Los Angeles Regional Champions<br />
First-Ever NCAA Super Regional Appearance<br />
42-15 Record<br />
<strong>2011</strong>-<strong>12</strong> ANNUAL REPORT 3
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