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Hofstra baseball splits doubleheader with JMU in final regular season series

In the opening day of their final series of the regular season, the Hofstra Pride baseball team split a doubleheader at home against James Madison University, winning the first game 4-1 before being edged out in the second match 2-3 on Friday afternoon, May 11.

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Rooney suffers first loss despite stellar outing

Brennan Erlandsen May 5, 2018

A solid start for John Rooney was not enough, as the Hofstra baseball fell to Northeastern University 5-1 in game one of a three-game set Friday at University Field.

“I think [Northeastern] just outplayed us today,” said Hofstra head coach John Russo.

Rooney went seven innings, giving up two earned runs and two walks (two HBP), while striking out seven.


Rooney’s gem pushes Pride past William and Mary

Jason Siegel April 28, 2018

The Hofstra Pride baseball team picked up their fifth straight victory with a 1-0 win over the College of William and Mary on Friday night at Plumeri Park in Williamsburg, Virginia.

Rooney shines with complete-game victory over Charleston

Jordan Sawyer April 20, 2018

Hofstra ace John Rooney continued his phenomenal season on Friday, going the distance in a 7-1 win over Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) combatant College of Charleston Cougars at University Field.

Rooney’s big outing can’t fend off the Phoenix in series opener

John Napolitano April 14, 2018

Seven scoreless innings from staff ace John Rooney was not enough to hold off Elon University, as the Phoenix scored two late runs in the eighth inning to defeat Hofstra 2-1 on Friday at Elon.

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Rooney fires complete game shutout against Delaware

James O'Connell April 6, 2018

The Hofstra Pride baseball team clicked on all cylinders Friday afternoon at University Field, defeating the University of Delaware 9-0.

John Rooney took the mound and did not disappoint all of the scouts watching in the stands. The southpaw went for a complete game shutout, allowing just two hits while striking out 11 batters. 

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Rooney continues to shine in first game of series

Juliana Battaglia April 1, 2018

The Hofstra baseball team defeated Towson 11-0 in a shutout victory to open the series on Friday in Maryland. With the win, the Pride improves to 12-6 on the season, while Towson falls to 4-9.

Backed by a stellar start from junior John Rooney, who allowed just two hits over seven innings, the offense provided more than enough insurance to capture the opener.

Hofstra drops two of three in CAA series at UNCW

Julia Presti March 24, 2018

The Hofstra baseball team wrapped up their opening series in Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) play with a pair of losses on Saturday to UNC Wilmington by scores of 5-3 and 6-2 after defeating the Seahawks 5-3 on Friday.

Rooney sets all-time strikeout record, Friscia walks it off in extras

John Napolitano March 19, 2018

Hofstra’s luck refused to run out on St. Patrick’s Day, as the Pride split a doubleheader with the University at Albany on Saturday at University Field. Hofstra bested Albany 9-8 in extra...

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Rooney, Brazill combine for no-hitter as Hofstra sweeps the doubleheader

Julia Presti March 11, 2018

Hofstra baseball extended its win streak to seven games Saturday at the UMBC Tournament. In the first game, the Pride faced Mount St. Mary’s  University (MD) and won 11-0 on a combined no-hitter. In the second game, Hofstra University defeated the University of Maryland Baltimore County and came out on top 9-6.

Rooney continues to dominate in victory over Norfolk St.

Rob Pelaez March 4, 2018

Coming into Saturday’s doubleheader action against Norfolk State, starting pitcher John Rooney’s career-high for strikeouts game was 11 last year against William & Mary.  After the first of two games, Rooney has a new personal best, fanning 13 Spartans in eight innings en route to a 4-0 victory. 

Rooney, Weissheier keep Hofstra close in doubleheader losses to open season

PJ Potter -- SPORTS EDITOR February 24, 2018

Hofstra baseball opened its 2018 season with a doubleheader at Lamar University, falling in both games 2-1 and 3-0 in Beaumont, TX.Both starting pitchers for the Pride, John Rooney and Matt Weissheier,...

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