Hofstra Ends Stony Brook Season in CAA Semifinal Loss
The Seawolves recorded six saves and four shots on target but could not overcome an early deficit against the Pride.
By Naomi Tesfaye ·
Stony Brook men’s soccer fell to Hofstra on Saturday, Nov. 8, ending the Seawolves’ campaign in the Colonial Athletic Association semifinals. The Pride secured a 1-0 victory at a venue that hosted the decisive matchup between the two conference rivals.
Hofstra took the lead in the sixth minute, striking the ball past Stony Brook goalkeeper Heidar Hermannsson. The early goal forced the Seawolves to chase the match for the remaining 84 minutes. Hermannsson remained in net for all 90 minutes, recording six saves to tie his season high.
Stony Brook responded quickly. Kristoffer Aarflot shot on goal in the eighth minute, prompting a save from the Hofstra keeper. Nelson Reynoso tested Hofstra goalkeeper Risenhoover less than a minute later. Reynoso added a second shot on target in the 18th minute, but Risenhoover stopped the attempt to keep the lead.
The Seawolves dominated possession metrics in the first half, holding a 5-0 advantage in corner kicks. They entered the break trailing by one goal. In the second half, Stony Brook created a stretch of chances midway through the period. Justin Jean-Louis and Finlay Oliver shot in the 68th and 69th minutes, respectively. Jean-Louis sent another attempt just over the crossbar shortly after.
Olsen Aluc provided a late chance in the 84th minute, putting a shot on target that was turned away. Stony Brook finished with nine total shots, four on target, and a 6-2 lead in corner kicks. Hofstra held on for the win, improving its record to 11-4-4 on the season.
