Wednesday, December 8, 2010

Fall 2010 finale against The Robinson School canceled; Semester ends with 5-14 record for Hofstra Club Basketball

The Robinson School canceled last night's game against Hofstra Club Basketball, citing problems with the team van, forcing them to reschedule yet again. As a result, Hofstra finishes the Fall 2010 semester tying the team record for fewest wins (5) and setting a new standard for most losses (14).
It was a semester of transition for Hofstra Club Basketball as they welcomed a new coach, implemented new strategies and added nine new players. However, the Spring 2011 semester promises to be an improvement. Hofstra is already scheduled to face Rockland Community College and will compete in the Boston University NCCS Regional Basketball Championships for the third consecutive year.

Sunday, December 5, 2010

Hofstra snaps six-game skid

Yesterday, Hofstra Club Basketball ended their six-game losing streak with a record-setting, 57-18, win over The King's College. Hofstra set new records for fewest points allowed and largest margin of victory.
Next up, Hofstra Club Basketball will finish the Fall 2010 semester with a makeup game against The Robinson School at the PFC on Tuesday, December 7th.

Wednesday, December 1, 2010

Hofstra Club Basketball Night to take place at Nacho Mamma's on Saturday, December 4th

On Saturday, December 4th, Hofstra Club Basketball will be hosting an event at Nacho Mamma's (774 Fulton Avenue, Hempstead, NY). Therron Scott is organizing the event and all team members will be selling tickets. The ticket proceeds will go to the team so they can travel to and compete in the 2011 Boston University NCCS Regional Basketball Championships.
Bar opens at 10 PM.

Monday, November 29, 2010

Hofstra Club Basketball drops Island Garden finale

"Hempstead Ballers" defeated Hofstra Club Basketball by a final score of 46-28. Hofstra finished 2-6 in the Fall 2010 Island Garden AAU Adult Competitive League and has an overall record of 4-14 with two games remaining this semester.
Next up, Hofstra will face The King's College in Deer Park, NY on Saturday, December 4th. The game will be the first part of a double-header with the New York Wizards of the Eastern Basketball Alliance.

Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Hofstra Club Basketball officially eliminated from qualifying for Island Garden playoffs

Hofstra Club Basketball has been offcially eliminated from qualifying for the Fall 2010 Island Garden AAU Adult Competitive League playoffs after losing to "Force" by a final score of 63-48 last night. The team has a 2-5 record at Island Garden and an overall mark of 4-13 this semester.
Hofstra has three games remaining for the Fall 2010 semester. All three games will take place after the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.

Sunday, November 21, 2010

Hofstra Club Basketball drops a tough one against Pratt Institute

On November 20th, Hofstra Club Basketball lost to Pratt Institute by a final score of 60-50. The game was poorly offciated with many bad calls going against Hofstra.
Next up for Hofstra is "Force" at Island Garden on Monday, November 22nd.

Saturday, November 13, 2010

Hofstra suffers crushing defeat against Cooper Union

Hofstra Club Basketball lost to Cooper Union by a final score of 83-77. This drops their record for the Fall 2010 semester to 4-11. Hofstra only had 6 players attend the game - Blake Newman, Therron Scott, Marek Chmielowiec, CJ Nicastro, Kyle Lilly and Peter Singh. Despite being undermanned, Hofstra fought back from being down by as many as 20 points midway through the second half.
Next up for Hofstra is Pratt Institute on Saturday, November 20th in Brooklyn, NY.

Thursday, November 11, 2010

Hofstra drops crucial game at Island Garden against "Long Beach All Stars"

Hofstra Club Basketball lost to "Long Beach All Stars" at Island Garden last night by a final score of 72-37. The loss dropped Hofstra to 2-4 in the competitive league with two games remaining. To qualify for the playoffs, Hofstra must finish .500 - meaning they have to win their remaining two games.
The overall team record for Hofstra Club Basketball has dropped to 4-10 with six games remaining.
Next up is Cooper Union on Saturday, November 13th at the Grace Church School.

Saturday, November 6, 2010

Hostos Community College "destroys" Hofstra, 76-38

Hofstra Club Basketball lost on Saturday night to Hostos Community College, 76-38. When asked to describe the events that transpired at the Physical Education Building, Rebecca Levy texted that Hofstra had been "destroyed" by Roy Beekman's squad.
Hostos has won the 2005 NJCCA Men's National Basketball Championship along with CUNYAC and NJCAA Region XV titles. In 2007, they won the CUNYAC and Region XV Championships again and finished 3rd at the National Tournament. Hostos also won the 2008-09 CUNYAC regular season title.
Next up for Hofstra is "Long Beach All Stars" at Island Garden on Wednesday night, 9:30 PM.

Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Rebecca Levy notches first win on the sidelines in big game at Island Garden

It was a big night for Hofstra Club Basketball at Island Garden as they defeated "NY Lions" by a final score of 53-37. Hofstra won their second straight game in the competitive league after an 0-3 start. Most important of all: head coach, Rebecca Levy, finally won her first game on the sidelines for Hofstra Club Basketball.
Overall, Hofstra Club Basketball has a 4-8 record with eight games remaining this Fall 2010 semester.
Next up, Hostos Community College will come to the Physical Education Building on Saturday, November 6th at 8:30 PM.

Saturday, October 30, 2010

Hofstra Club Basketball loses by 22 to Berkeley College (NY)

Hofstra lost to Berkeley College (NY) by a final score of 76-54 at Fudnamental Sports Training. Berkeley is a varsity team from the Hudson Valley Men's Athletic Conference. The loss drops the team record to 3-8 for the Fall 2010 semester.
Next up, Hofstra Club Basketball will play at Island Garden against "NY Lions" on Wednesday night.

Friday, October 29, 2010

Seven-game losing streak comes to an end at Island Garden

On Wednesday, October 27th, Hofstra Club Basketball ended their seven-game losing streak with a 57-39 win against "Manhasset" at Island Garden. The win helped Hofstra avoid matching the longest regular season losing streak in team history (9 games, Spring-Fall 2009). At this point in the Fall 2010 semester, Hofstra Club Basketball has a record of 3-7.
Next up is Berkeley College (NY) on Saturday, October 30th at Fundamental Sports Training in Westbury, NY. Tip-off will take place around 3:30 PM.

Sunday, October 24, 2010

Game against Iona College canceled

Hofstra Club Basketball will have to wait until November 6th against Hostos Community College to finally play a home game at the Phyiscal Education Building. Iona College canceled the game scheduled for last night due to not having enough players. Unfortunately, Hofstra Club Basketball was notified just 30 minutes before the event was scheduled to begin.
Next up: Hofstra Club Basketball will play at Island Garden on Wednesday night, 9:30 PM.

Thursday, October 21, 2010

Game against The Robinson School rescheduled for December 7th at Hofstra

Hofstra Club Basketball will host The Robinson School at the PFC on Tuesday, December 7th. This game has been rescheduled from October 16th and relocated from the West Side Park Community Center in Newark, NJ.

Losing streak extends to 7 after tight contest at Island Garden

Last night at Island Garden, Hofstra Club Basketball dropped to 0-3 in the Fall 2010 AAU Adult Competitive League with a 48-39 loss against "The Low End". The team now has a 2-7 record with 12 games remaining this semester.
Next up: Iona College comes to Hofstra for a game on Saturday, October 23rd.

Monday, October 18, 2010

New players added to roster

Hofstra Club Basketball welcomes Kyle Lilly, a 6'1" sophomore from Kingswood-Oxford High School. Lilly is considered to be a small forward and will be assigned jersey number 34.
Lilly's roommate, Alexander N. Johnson, has also been added to the roster and will be assigned jersey number 6. Johnson is a 6'2" senior forward from St. Francis Preparatory School.
The roster now stands at 18 members.

Losing streak reaches 6 games after being swept in double-header against SUNY New Paltz and Adelphi

On Sunday, Hofstra Club Basketball extended their losing streak to 6 games after a 2-0 start. The team lost both games of a double-header. The score of the first game against SUNY New Paltz was 65-54 and the second result was 55-48 versus Adelphi.
Hofstra looks to avoid tying the team record for longest losing streak (9, Spring - Fall 2009) at Island Garden against "The Low End" on Wednesday night.

Sunday, October 17, 2010

Hofstra Club Basketball postpones game against The Robinson School

Yesterday, Hofstra Club Basketball was scheduled to face The Robinson School (formerly known as the NIA Prep Eagles) for the second consecutive year. However, the game was postponed by coach, Rebecca Levy, when it was realized that only 5 players were expected to attend. The game will be rescheduled.
Hofstra Club Basketball will have a shot at redemption later today in a double-header against Adelphi and SUNY New Paltz.

Thursday, October 14, 2010

Hofstra Club Basketball losing skid reaches four straight games

Last night at Island Garden, Hofstra Club Basketball lost, 67-47, to "New Corner Boys" in the Fall 2010 AAU Adult Competitive League. This is the fourth consecutive loss for the team after a 2-0 start.
Hofstra Club Basketball returns to action on Saturday, October 16th at the Vincent Robinson Academy.

Saturday, October 9, 2010

Hofstra Club Basketball swept in double-header at Sacred Heart

Hofstra Club Basketball dropped both games of a double-header at Sacred Heart, losing the first game 58-56 to the host team and the second game 69-43 to Adelphi. The team only had seven players for the most part and an eighth member joined the team at halftime of the second game. Hofstra Club Basketball is on a three-game losing streak after beginning the season 2-0.

Thursday, October 7, 2010

Hofstra Club Basketball loses first game of the season in Island Garden opener

Last night at Island Garden, Hofstra Club Basketball lost to "Rakeman", 72-40, in the opening game of their Fall 2010 AAU Adult Competitive League schedule. They will return to action on Saturday, October 9th at Sacred Heart for a double-header that will also feature Adelphi.

Saturday, October 2, 2010

Hofstra Club Basketball opens season with many firsts in clean sweep of USMMA and Adelphi

Hofstra Club Basketball finally swept a double-header for the first time in team history. It started with a narrow one-point, 48-47, victory over the host - United States Merchant Marine Academy (the first win against them in three tries). Hofstra followed this up with a 53-42 win over Adelphi. The 2-0 start is also a first for Hofstra Club Basketball after back-to-back years of opening the season with a loss.
Next up for Hofstra Club Basketball is the Fall 2010 Island Garden AAU Adult Competitive League season opener against "Rakeman" on Wednesday, October 6th at 9:30 PM.

Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Hofstra Club Basketball withdraws from ABA Sports of Long Island Competitive League; rejoins Island Garden

After three consecutive weeks of postponing their season opener, ABA Sports of Long Island lost one the teams in the competitive league - Hofstra Club Basketball. The team withdrew from the league on Wednesday after weeks of delays due to issues with the Lion's Den facility.
Hofstra Club Basketball will instead play in the Fall 2010 Island Garden AAU Adult Competitive League, a year removed from going 12-8 overall and winning a championship at the facility. Games will be played once a week at 9:30 PM.

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Fall 2010 weekend game schedule released

Hofstra Club Basketball officially released the complete weekend game schedule for Fall 2010. The team will face four varsity programs (Berkeley College - NY, Hostos Community College, Cooper Union and Pratt Institute), play three double-headers on the road and host two home games on-campus (at the Physical Education Building) for the first time since November 2008. Also, Hofstra Club Basketball will face the Christian Cultural Center as part of a double-header with the New York Wizards of the Eastern Basketball Alliance (link: http://newyorkwizards.com) at Robert Frost Middle School in Deer Park, NY. In addition to all those games, Hofstra Club Basketball will play in the ABA Sports of Long Island Competitive League on weekday evenings. The team already has one weekend game scheduled for Spring 2011 (@ Rockland Community College on Saturday, February 5th) and intends to compete in the Boston University NCCS Regional Basketball Championships for the third consecutive year.

Here is the Fall 2010 weekend game schedule:
  • Saturday, October 2nd, 2010 @ USMMA (2 PM, double-header with Adelphi and USMMA)
  • Saturday, October 9th, 2010 @ Sacred Heart University (4 PM, double-header with Adelphi and Sacred Heart)
  • Saturday, October 16th, 2010 @ Vincent Robinson Basketball Academy (3 PM)
  • Sunday, October 17th, 2010 @ Adelphi University (1 PM, double-header with TBD and Adelphi)
  • Saturday, October 23rd, 2010 vs. Iona College (8:30 PM) @ Physical Education Building
  • Saturday, October 30th, 2010 vs. Berkeley College - NY (3 PM) @ FST Gym
  • Saturday, November 6th, 2010 vs. Hostos Community College (8:30 PM) @ Physical Education Building
  • Saturday, November 13th, 2010 @ Cooper Union (2 PM)
  • Saturday, November 20th, 2010 @ Pratt Institute (5 PM)
  • Saturday, December 4th, 2010 vs. Christian Cultural Center (TBD) @ Robert Frost Middle School

Monday, September 20, 2010

Hofstra Club Basketball adds 7 new members, announces 2010-2011 roster

After evaluating 20 players at a tryout on September 19th, Hofstra Club Basketball made some difficult decisions and announced their 2010-2011 roster. Seven new players, who were selected at the tryout, will join nine returning members. The team will be coached by Rebecca Levy, Aaron Drahushuk and Therron Scott (who will also play for the team).

Hofstra Club Basketball 2010-2011 Roster (in numerical order):
0 - Blake Newman - G (president)
2 - Matt Hinrichs - F/C
4 - Ronald Olaizola - G
5 - Avy Smith - G
10 - Therron Scott - F (player/coach)
12 - Marek Chmielowiec - G/F (treasurer)
18 - CJ Nicastro - G/F
19 - Ray Colavito - F
21 - Tripp Cardinale - F
23 - Alan Mehraban - G
30 - Kevin Dexter - G/F (vice president)
33 - Quraan Davis - F/C
36 - Peter Papazoglou - F/C
41 - Kevin Cheddie - G
42 - Nikola Djurdjevic - F/C
45 - Peter Singh - F
Rebecca Levy - Head Coach and Chief of Basketball Operations
Aaron Drahushuk - Coach
Max Margulis - General Manager and Founder

Saturday, September 11, 2010

Hofstra Club Basketball to play in ABA Sports of Long Island Competitive League

Hofstra Club Basketball will compete in the ABA Sports of Long Island Competitive League in Fall 2010. The first game is tentatively scheduled for the week of September 29th. The season will consist of 8 regular season games, all played at the Lion's Den (91 New York Avenue, Westbury, NY, 11590). The top four teams in each division (recreational and competitive) will advance to the playoffs. Division champions will receive a 4-foot championship trophy and championship t-shirts. An MVP trophy will also be presented.

For more information about the league, click on this link: http://www.abasports.com/NewsReader.aspx?oid=21959&type=3

In 2009-2010, Hofstra Club Basketball competed at Island Garden finishing with a 12-9 overall record and winning the Fall 2009 AAU Adult Recreational League Championship. 

Friday, September 10, 2010

Hofstra Club Basketball to host tryout on Sunday, September 19th

On Sunday, September 19th at 3 PM, Hofstra Club Basketball will host a tryout as the team prepares to embark on their third academic year of operation. The tryout will take place at Fundamental Sports Training 575 Merrick Avenue, Westbury, NY, 11590. Transportation will be made available if necessary.

For more information about Fundamental Sports Training, click here: http://www.fundamentalsportstraining.com/

Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Open House on Wednesday, September 8th

Hofstra Club Basketball will be hosting an open house on Wednesday, September 8th at 8 PM in the Cultural Center Theater (located right next to the Hammer Computer Lab, directly across from the Axinn Library). A short powerpoint presentation will be shown and there will be a Q&A session.

Monday, August 30, 2010

Hofstra Club Basketball Starts Official Team Blog

Hofstra Club Basketball starts a blog as another means of spreading the word! Game recaps and all news related to the team will be posted here. Also, scroll down to checkout the Hofstra Club Basketball "2010-2011 Plan of Action" presentation to better understand the intentions of this team for the upcoming year and beyond! This presentation will be shown during the Hofstra Club Basketball Open House on Wednesday, September 8th at 8 PM in the Cultural Center Theater (located right next to the Hammer Computer Lab, directly across from the Axinn Library).