Hofstra Falls to Florida Gulf Coast in Five Innings

Pride's offense struggles in 10-2 loss to hosts at FGCU Eagle Invitational

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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The Hofstra softball team suffered a 10-2 defeat in five innings to hosts Florida Gulf Coast on the second day of the FGCU Eagle Invitational in Fort Myers, Florida. Hofstra took an early 2-0 lead in the third inning, but the Eagles scored eight runs in the fourth and added two more in the fifth to end the game early.

Why it matters

This loss drops Hofstra's record to 0-3 on the young season, while Florida Gulf Coast improves to 4-4. The Pride will look to bounce back with a doubleheader against Louisiana Monroe on Sunday to conclude the FGCU Eagle Invitational.

The details

Hofstra took a 2-0 lead in the third inning thanks to a two-run single by Villar, but the Eagles exploded for eight runs in the fourth inning to take control of the game. Florida Gulf Coast then added two more runs in the fifth inning to end the game early via the run-rule.

  • The game took place on February 15, 2026.
  • Hofstra will face Louisiana Monroe in a doubleheader on Sunday, February 16, 2026 at 11 AM and 1:15 PM to conclude the FGCU Eagle Invitational.

The players

Hofstra Pride

The softball team from Hofstra University.

Florida Gulf Coast Eagles

The softball team from Florida Gulf Coast University, the hosts of the FGCU Eagle Invitational.

Villar

A Hofstra player who recorded a two-run single in the third inning.

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What’s next

Hofstra will look to bounce back with a doubleheader against Louisiana Monroe on Sunday, February 16, 2026 to conclude the FGCU Eagle Invitational.

The takeaway

This loss drops Hofstra's record to 0-3 to start the season, while Florida Gulf Coast improves to 4-4. The Pride will need to regroup quickly ahead of their doubleheader against Louisiana Monroe on Sunday to end the FGCU Eagle Invitational on a high note.