BROOKVILLE — The visiting Hofstra wrestling team came away with a 19-16 victory over Long Island at Pratt Recreation Center on February 10, 2025. The Pride silenced the home crowd with their performance in this conference showdown.

Early Pride Momentum

The action began at 149 pounds where Noah Tapia (Hofstra) won by decision (5-2) to give the visitors an early lead at Long Island 0, Hofstra 3. At 157 pounds, Brayden Roberts (Long Island) secured a major decision (8-0), giving the home team the lead at Long Island 4, Hofstra 3. The 165-pound bout saw Kyle Mosher (Hofstra) prevailed by decision (8-6), giving the visitors the lead at Long Island 4, Hofstra 6.

Match Turning Point

The momentum firmly shifted to Pride beginning at 165 pounds, as the visitors put together a crucial streak of 3 consecutive victories. At 165 pounds, Kyle Mosher won by decision, followed by Eric Shindel with a decision at 174 pounds, and at 184 pounds, Ross McFarland capped the run with a decision, pushing the score to Long Island 4, Hofstra 12.

Sealing the Victory

at 125 pounds, Robbie Sagaris (Long Island) prevailed by decision (1-0), followed by Chase Liardi at 133 pounds who secured a major decision (15-1), The team victory was mathematically secured at 141 pounds when Justin Hoyle earned a decision (11-6), making the final score Long Island 16, Hofstra 19.

Takedown Statistics

In the takedown battle, Hofstra led with a 3 takedown advantage. Overall, Long Island finished with 6 takedowns to Hofstra's 9. Chase Liardi (Hofstra) led all wrestlers with 3 takedowns, followed by Anthony Ferrari (Long Island) with 2 takedowns and Justin Hoyle (Hofstra) with 2 takedowns.

Bout-by-Bout Analysis