Field Hockey Opens Season Friday at Hofstra

Friday, August 28, 2026 Rider Broncs (0-0) vs. Hofstra Pride (0-0) Location: Hempstead, NY Time: 3:00 PM Live Stats: GoHofstra.com Broadcast : Flo College What You Need To Know – Friday’s game at Hofstra will be the season opener for both teams. – The Broncs were picked to finish fourth in the NEC Preseason Coaches Poll under second-year head coach Gina Carey-Smith . Rider finished fourth in the NEC last season. – Rider has won six-straight season openers, defeating Colgate, 3-0 in 2025 and 5-1 in 2024, Central Michigan, 4-3, in 2023, Bellarmine, 4-1, in 2022, La Salle, 3-2, in…