Final Score
Monmouth (4-4, 1-1 CAA) – 13
Hofstra (2-6, 0-2 CAA) – 12
 
HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. – Monmouth built a commanding first-half lead and withstood a furious late rally to earn its first-ever win over Hofstra, 13-12, in CAA men's lacrosse action Saturday at James M. Shuart Stadium.

The Hawks controlled the game early, using a fast start and faceoff dominance to build a quick lead. Monmouth scored the first three goals of the contest, including two from Riley Chester, and never trailed. The Hawks then erupted for six goals in the second quarter, highlighted by three straight from Ty Caffarelli in a span of 47 seconds, to build a 9-2 halftime advantage.

Caffarelli finished with four goals and an assist, moving within two goals of 100 for his career, which would set a new program record. Connor Gorman added two goals and an assist, while Ryan O'Rourke enjoyed a nice homecoming to Long Island by contributing a goal and two helpers. Matt Porazzo, Matt Dollive and Caden Kesselring each scored their first goals of the season as Monmouth placed eight players in the scoring column.

Monmouth continued to control possession at the faceoff X, winning 19 draws behind Landon Parker's 18 victories, keeping the Pride at an arm's length through the third. Hofstra mounted a comeback in the fourth, scoring seven goals in the period to cut into the deficit. The Pride trimmed the margin to 12-10 before O'Rourke scored off a feed from Caffarelli with 1:41 remaining to provide a critical cushion.

Dylan Cadigan delivered a standout performance in goal, recording a career-high 18 saves while facing 45 shots. Hofstra scored twice in the final minute to make it a one-goal game, but Monmouth's defense came up with a final stop in the closing seconds to seal the victory.

The win marked Monmouth's first CAA victory of the season and its first-ever triumph over Hofstra in six all-time meetings.

Notes & Numbers
- It is the first win for Monmouth over Hofstra in six all-time tries.
- Caffarelli is two goals away from reaching 100 for his career and becoming Monmouth's all-time program leader.
- Porazzo, Dollive and Kesselring each scored their first goals of the 2026 season.
- Chester notched his second multi-goal outing of 2026.
- Parker won a career-best 18 faceoffs. His nine ground balls are the most by a Hawk this season.
- Cadigan made a career-high 18 saves.
- Hofstra had more shot attempts, 45-38.
- Hofstra landed more shots on goal, 30-22.
- Monmouth scooped up more ground balls, 29-26.
- Monmouth went 0-for-0 on the man advantage, while Hofstra went 1-for-2.
- The Hawks controlled the faceoff circle, 19-9.
- MU successfully cleared 19-of-22 attempts, while Hofstra went 18-of-19.
- There were a combined 28 turnovers: Monmouth – 18, Hofstra – 10.

Up Next
The Hawks return home to take on Hampton on Hesse Field on Saturday, Mar. 28 at 11 a.m.