The Hofstra Chronicle

Wrestling falters to EIWA-rival Harvard in Cambridge, losing fourth straight

Hofstra Chronicle • February 21, 2016

By Mark Mausner – STAFF WRITER After establishing a 15-12 lead through six matchups, the Hofstra Pride wrestling team dropped their final four en route to a 34-15 loss at Harvard in EIWA competition...

Wrestling’s Affronti enjoying standout season

Hofstra Chronicle • February 10, 2016

By Anders Jorstad - STAFF WRITER Hofstra Pride wrestler Frank Affronti has overcome many obstacles to get to where he is today. A native of Ontario, New York, the wrestler began his career at an early...

Wrestling shows promise with back-to-back wins at the Hofstra Duals

Hofstra Chronicle • January 25, 2016

By Mike Rudin and Justin Grant – SPORTS EDITOR AND STAFF WRITER The Hofstra Pride wrestling team hosted the Hofstra Duals at the David S. Mack Physical Education Center on Sunday and it was a...

Wrestling breaks winless start, picking up back-to-back victories in front of Pride Faithful

Hofstra Chronicle • January 4, 2016

By Mike Rudin – SPORTS EDITOR Pride wrestling accomplished a task that they haven’t done all season long, win a dual meet. The Hofstra Pride wrestling team hosted the Hofstra Alumni Duals...

Hofstra wrestling finishes sixth in Lock Haven Classic

Hofstra Chronicle • December 30, 2015

By Kevin Carroll -- ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR Four Pride wrestlers finished in the top four of their respective weight classes to lead Hofstra to a sixth-place finish in Tuesday’s Lock Haven Classic. Michael...

Hughes, Affronti and Hudson reach day two in 30th place Cliff Keen-Las Vegas Invitational performance

Hofstra Chronicle • December 7, 2015

By Victoria Mickens - STAFF WRITER On Friday night, three juniors on the Hofstra men’s wrestling found themselves advancing to the second day of the 34th Annual Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational....

Despite saving efforts, wrestling suffers back-to-back losses at the Grapple at The Garden

Hofstra Chronicle • December 1, 2015

By Mike Rudin – SPORTS EDITOR The Hofstra Pride wrestling team entered Madison Square Garden for the fourth annual Grapple at the Garden on Sunday. The Pride lost back-to-back dual meets to Princeton...

Hughes takes opening day title at Binghamton Open

Hofstra Chronicle • November 9, 2015

By Joe Barone - STAFF WRITER Turn on the lights - the wrestling season is officially underway. The mats were laid out, the schedule was set, and on Sunday Hofstra sent a powerful message to the rest...

PREVIEW: Depth and experience key for Pride wrestling

Hofstra Chronicle • November 4, 2015

By Kevin Carroll - ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR Friday evening’s Hofstra Wrestle-Offs exhibition marked the beginning of the 2015-16 season for the Hofstra wrestling team. The intrasquad scrimmage,...

Pride Wrestling fights to the very end but loses in last round to Rider

Hofstra Chronicle • February 1, 2015

By Mike Rudin – Sports Editor The dual meet between the Hofstra Pride and the Rider Broncs came down to the wire with the final match deciding the ultimate result, but Hofstra faltered with a...