By Joe Pantorno, Sports Editor
If you go to any college campus with an impressive athletics program, one may see a divide between different teams over the season. Viewing last week’s volleyball match between Hofstra and Rutgers at the Physical Fitness Center, one could tell that this was not the case here.
Though the stands are not always filled for volleyball matches, members of the Hofstra women’s and men’s basketball teams and men’s soccer provided a raucous atmosphere, providing support for their fellow Pride athletes.
“We went to a couple of the games last year, but this year, we worked out with the volleyball team like every single day and we became really cool with them and now we try to see all of their games,” said women’s basketball’s junior guard Candace Bond. “I think our support means a lot to come.”
Members of volleyball’s newest cheering section know how important having fans in the stands means to them.
“We are like their sixth man,” said women’s basketball senior guard Candice Bellocchio. “We know how important it is to have support and we try to bring that to NJIT.”
The next time you hear a triumphant roar ring around campus, do not panic, it’s only some of the rowdiest fans at Hofstra taking in a volleyball game.

Members of the women’s basketball team cheer on the Hofstra volleyball team in last week’s match against Rutgers. (Mike Viscardi/The Chronicle)