Hofstra Women's Lacrosse Recruiting
Hofstra University
Coaching Staff & Contact
Shannon Smith
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Schedule & Results
| Date | Opponent | Loc | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 30 | Towson | HOME | 11–14 | L |
| Apr 25 | William & Mary | HOME | 15–2 | W |
| Apr 17 | Stony Brook | AWAY | 4–15 | L |
| Apr 11 | Monmouth | HOME | 22–11 | W |
| Apr 4 | Drexel | HOME | 14–13 | W |
Either the season is over or new dates haven't been published yet.
Hofstra's 2026 opponents combined for a 52% win rate — a mid-range slate in Division I (tougher than 59% of programs). The team took 3 wins over opponents with winning records, headlined by Campbell (11-6). Massey rates the defense #48 of 133 Division I teams (offense #56) — a defense-first profile. In one-goal games they went 2-1.
Roster
| # | Player | GP | Starts | G | A | Pts | GB | DC | CT | SH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Natalie Demeo | 13 | 7 | 15 | 15 | 30 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 39 |
| 2 | Jordyn Poll | 13 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 4 |
| 3 | Olivia Hoover | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 4 | Meaghan Tufano | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| 6 | Julia Harris | 13 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| 10 | Christ Dannenfelser | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 17 | 1 |
| 10 | Christine Dannenfelser | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 6 | 0 |
| 11 | Kate Lemery | 13 | 13 | 9 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 27 |
| 12 | Olivia Mccue | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | Kali Clayton | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Cece Thurmond | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 15 | Shannon Steck | 13 | 4 | 18 | 2 | 20 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 46 |
| 16 | Evin Terzioglu | 13 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 2 |
| 17 | Charli Joyce | 13 | 1 | 12 | 10 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 42 |
| 18 | Grace Varley | 13 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 0 |
| 19 | Natalie Little | 13 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| 22 | Nikki Mennella | 13 | 13 | 45 | 17 | 62 | 0 | 53 | 5 | 99 |
| 23 | Avery Lanzarotta | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 24 | Madeleine Rudolph | 13 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 66 | 0 | 3 |
| 25 | Libby Flannery | 11 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| 26 | Kristen Redding | 12 | 5 | 11 | 6 | 17 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 18 |
| 28 | Alexa Shotwell | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 29 | Luchianna Cardello | 13 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 31 | Sara Elmen | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 32 | Scarlett Welsome | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 33 | Kayleigh Bender | 10 | 9 | 28 | 12 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 64 |
| 34 | Saoirse Feerick | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 37 | Melina Sarlo | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 38 | Maggie Turco | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 42 | Brighid Smith | 13 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| 44 | Analeigh Thorpe | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Roster aggregated from NCAA box scores.
80% of the previous season's points came back for 2026 — high for the division, so open scoring roles are scarce. Hofstra added 13 new names to the 2026 roster. 21 of 32 players started at least one game — a rough gauge of real playing-time odds. Offense runs through a core: the top three scorers produced 59% of the team's points.
Academic & School Profile
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard
Cost data from IPEDS. Scholarship counts reflect NCAA limits — actual aid varies.
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About Hofstra Women's Lacrosse
Shannon Smith is referenced as Hofstra women's lacrosse head coach in the program's W.B. Mason Coaches Report video series. Current coaching staff details are maintained at gohofstra.com.
Hofstra women's lacrosse competes at the NCAA Division I level as a member of the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA). The Pride represent Hofstra University, a private research university in Hempstead, New York, and recently celebrated the program's 50th anniversary. Hofstra plays home games at Shuart Stadium and is a regular CAA tournament participant.
Hofstra University is a private research university in Hempstead, New York, with about 6,155 students across ten schools, including the Zucker School of Medicine and the Maurice A. Deane School of Law. Founded in 1935, Hofstra reports a 70.6% acceptance rate, an average SAT of 1294, and a 67% graduation rate. Athletics, including women's lacrosse, compete at the NCAA Division I level.
Hofstra finished the 2026 regular season 10-7 and reached the CAA Tournament semifinals, falling 14-11 to Towson on April 30 despite Mennella's six goals. Smith and Mennella headlined the Pride's 2026 All-CAA award haul, announced April 29. The Hofstra Chronicle described 2026 as the program's 'bounce back season.'
Frequently Asked
- What conference does Hofstra women's lacrosse play in?
- Hofstra women's lacrosse competes in the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) at the NCAA Division I level.
- Who is the head coach of Hofstra women's lacrosse?
- Shannon Smith is referenced as Hofstra women's lacrosse head coach in the program's coaches report video series. Current staff details are at gohofstra.com.
- Has Hofstra won an NCAA women's lacrosse championship?
- Hofstra has not won an NCAA Division I women's lacrosse championship. The Pride reached the 2026 CAA Tournament semifinals.
- Where does Hofstra recruit women's lacrosse players from?
- Tracked women's lacrosse commits to Hofstra came from 8 states, led by NY, MD, NJ.
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Data updated 2026-08-11 · methodology
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