Box Score ELON, N.C. – Elon University women's soccer fell to 7-3-1 on the season after losing to Hofstra on Sunday, Sept. 29.
 
HIGHLIGHTS
Hofstra jumped out to an early lead after Sabrina Bryan scored the game's opening goal in the seventh minute. A few seconds later, Hofstra's Lucy Porter converted a penalty kick to extend the lead to 2-0 early.
 
In the 12^th minute, Hofstra's Miri Taylor scored to put the Pride up 3-0 early in the first half.
 
Elon's defense held strong from the 15^th through 40^th minutes, not allowing Hofstra to score during that span. The Phoenix held Hofstra shotless between those times to keep the score within striking distance.  
 
Hofstra's Brianna Passaro scored in the 44^th minute to extend the Pride's lead to 4-0 heading into halftime.
 
Elon's first scoring opportunity came in the 53^rd minute when Avery Davis was able to get into the box and fire a shot that forced a block from a Pride defender.
 
The Pride extended their lead to 5-0 in the 56^th minute when Sabrina Bryan scored on an assist from Jordan Littleboy.
 
The Phoenix defense didn't allow Hofstra to score from the 57^th minute until the end of the match despite facing twelve shots during that span.
 
Katrin Hauksdottir and Valentina Estrada both appeared in goal for the Phoenix, combining for seven saves on the afternoon. 

UP NEXT
Elon continues conference play against William & Mary on Thursday, Sept. 19. That match is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. at Rudd Field.