Hofstra Pride women's lacrosse team wins season opener

The Pride defeated Manhattan University 19-5 in the first game of the 2026 campaign.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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The Hofstra University women's lacrosse team earned its first win of the 2026 season on Wednesday afternoon, defeating Manhattan University 19-5 at Captains Field. With the win, the Pride improved to 4-0 all-time against Manhattan.

Why it matters

The Pride are looking to build on their success from previous seasons and get off to a strong start in 2026. This win over a conference rival sets them up well for the rest of their schedule.

The details

The Pride dominated the game, winning by a score of 19-5. This was Hofstra's fourth straight victory over Manhattan University.

  • The game was played on Wednesday, February 19, 2026.

The players

Hofstra University women's lacrosse team

The women's lacrosse team at Hofstra University, a Division I program that competes in the Colonial Athletic Association.

Manhattan University

The women's lacrosse team at Manhattan College, a Division I program that also competes in the Colonial Athletic Association.

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The takeaway

The Hofstra Pride women's lacrosse team is off to a strong start in 2026, defeating a conference rival in convincing fashion. This win sets them up well for the rest of their season as they look to build on their past successes.