Hofstra Women’s Basketball Falls to Jacksonville on the Road
The Hofstra University women’s basketball team suffered a tough loss on the road Saturday, falling 84-70 to a red-hot Jacksonville University squad. The defeat marked the Pride’s third consecutive road loss, dropping their season record to 2-4. Jacksonville, meanwhile, remained perfect at home, improving to 4-2.
A Stellar Offensive Performance, But Not Enough
Despite the loss, the Pride put up a strong showing offensively. Four Hofstra players scored in double figures. Emma Von Essen led the charge with a stellar performance, netting 18 points, including an impressive 15 points from beyond the arc. Chloe Sterling continued her consistent play, adding 16 points and dishing out six assists. Sterling demonstrated her precision at the free-throw line, going a perfect 4-4. Both Sabrina Larsson and Janaia Fargo contributed 11 points apiece.
Jacksonville’s Battle Leads the Way
Edyn Battle proved to be an unstoppable force for Jacksonville. The Dolphins’ leading scorer tallied 26 points, dominating from the free-throw line with a 14-16 performance. Battle’s offensive prowess proved to be a key factor in Jacksonville’s victory.
Hofstra Starts Strong, But Jacksonville Takes Control
Hofstra came out firing in the first quarter, outscoring Jacksonville 21-15. The Pride cleaned up their game, limiting turnovers and capitalizing on opportunities in the paint. They shot 8-16 from the field, while Jacksonville struggled to find their rhythm, shooting just 2-11.
Second Quarter Turns the Tide
The second quarter proved to be the turning point in the game. Jacksonville took complete control, outscoring the Pride 22-9. The Dolphins ended the half on a devastating 13-0 run, fueled by Hofstra fouls and turnovers. The Pride committed six fouls and turned the ball over four times in the quarter.
Jacksonville maintained a commanding advantage throughout the quarter, shooting 9-16 from the field and limiting Hofstra to a mere four baskets.
Their dominant performance on both ends of the court gave them a 37-30 lead heading into halftime.
Hofstra Fights Back, But Falls Short
The Pride made a valiant effort to regain momentum in the third quarter, but Jacksonville continued their strong play, outscoring Hofstra 24-20. Despite creating opportunities at the free throw line, the Pride struggled to capitalize, converting only 5 of their 8 attempts.
Hofstra exhibited grit towards the end of the third quarter. Larsson connected on two crucial three-pointers, and Sterling delivered a clutch shot to close the gap to six points. However, Jacksonville responded with late-minute baskets, stretching their lead back to 11 heading into the final quarter.
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A Late Comeback Falls Short
Jacksonville continued to dominate early in the fourth quarter, building a 17-point lead. The Pride fought back relentlessly throughout the quarter, shooting 7-17 from the field. Von Essen was on fire, pouring in 12 of Hofstra’s 20 points in the final frame.
Although the Pride mounted a valiant comeback effort in the final minutes, closing the deficit to just six points, time ran out on their chance for a victory. Jacksonville held on for the 84-70 win.
Looking Ahead
Following the setback, Hofstra remained in Florida for their next challenge, facing the University of Florida on Monday, December 2. Tipoff was slated for 7 p.m.
* How did Hofstra’s offensive performance in terms of points scored compare to their season averages, and did any individual players show significant statistical variations from their usual performance?
## Interview: Breaking Down Hofstra Women’s Basketball Loss
**Host:** Welcome back to the show. We’re discussing the Hofstra Women’s Basketball team’s tough loss against Jacksonville this past Saturday. Joining me is our sports analyst, Mark Johnson. Mark, thanks for being here.
**Mark:** Anytime, happy to break down this exciting game.
**Host:** So, Hofstra suffers their third straight road loss. What went wrong for the Pride this weekend?
**Mark:** Jacksonville came out strong, especially in that pivotal second quarter. The Dolphins really turned up the heat defensively, going on a 13-0 run to close out the half. From there, Hofstra struggled to regain momentum.
**Host: ** It sounds like Jacksonville’s defense was key.
**Mark:** Absolutely. But let’s not forget about Edyn Battle’s performance for Jacksonville. 26 points, including dominating from the free throw line. She was truly unstoppable. [ [1](https://wtop.com/ncaa-basketball/2024/11/jacksonville-plays-hofstra-aims-for-4th-straight-home-win/) ].
**Host: ** On the Hofstra side, they did put up a good fight offensively. Four players in double digits is impressive.
**Mark:** Absolutely. Emma Von Essen had a fantastic game with 18 points, including a scorching 15 from beyond the arc. Chloe Sterling was solid as well with 16 points and 6 assists.
**Host:** Sounds like Hofstra has some bright spots despite the loss.
**Mark:** Definitely. Offensively, they showed some real potential. They just need to find a way to limit those defensive lapses and take better care of the ball against tough opponents like Jacksonville.
**Host:** Well said. Thanks for your insight, Mark. Hopefully the Pride can bounce back from this loss.
**Mark:** I agree, they have a lot of talent and I’m expecting to see them improve as the season progresses.
