The Fairleigh Dickinson University women's soccer team lost, 5-2, Sunday, Sept. 16 versus Hofstra University in Hempstead, NY.  Two first-half goals forced the Knights to 0-5 on the season.

In the 11th minute, Pride sophomore defender Jess Crankshaw (Lanoka Harbor, NJ) struck from outside box for the game-winner.  Junior midfielder Sara Gulley's (Burke, VA) shot slipped under the crossbar in the 31st minute.

After halftime, Hofstra (5-1) tacked on three additional goals.  In the 87th minute, FDU senior forward Tonya Hipsman (/Chester) (Chester, NY) produced her first scoring strike of the year, capitalizing on a breakaway opportunity.

With a direct kick in the 90th minute, senior defender Amanda Wheeler (Marlton, NJ/Cherokee) (Marlton, NJ) popped her first goal of the year.

“We came out slow in the first-half and against a team like Hofstra, we never gave ourselves a chance,” Head Coach Renee Montana said.  “We need to put together a full game if we expect to win.  In the second-half, we played our game and played with them.”

Fairleigh Dickinson hosts Old Dominion University at 3:00 p.m., Friday, Sept. 21.