Queens, NY – Emma Von Essen eclipsed 1,000 points for her illustrious career as the Hofstra University women’s basketball team fell to the Monmouth Hawks, 78-69, on Saturday afternoon at the David S. Mack Sports and exhibition Complex.
Von Essen finished the game with 22 points, bringing her career total to 1,003. She joins Alyssa Jupin (1,633), Shante Evans (1,439), and Annie Rivera (1,293) as the fourth player in program history to reach the milestone.
Monmouth (7-4, 2-1 CAA) was led by Brianna Siebert, who scored 24 points, and Alexa Wallace, who added 18.The Hawks shot 48.3 percent from the field and 38.9 percent from three-point range.
Hofstra (4-7, 1-2 CAA) also saw strong performances from Kayla Poplawski with 16 points and Allyson Murphy with 12. The Pride struggled with turnovers, committing 21, which Monmouth converted into 24 points.
The Hawks took control in the third quarter, outscoring Hofstra 24-14 to build a double-digit lead. Despite a late push from the pride, Monmouth maintained its advantage and secured the victory.
Hofstra will be back in action on December 21st, traveling to UAlbany for a 12 PM matchup, which will be broadcast on ESPN+.
Hofstra Edges St.John’s in Women’s Basketball,von Essen Reaches Milestone
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Hofstra University’s women’s basketball team secured a narrow victory over St. John’s University,62-60,on december 13,2023,as a desperation shot by St. John’s at the buzzer fell short. The win was highlighted by senior guard Allyson Von Essen reaching 1,000 career points, becoming the 27th player in Hofstra women’s basketball history to achieve this feat.
Game Recap
The game was a tightly contested affair, with both teams trading leads throughout. Despite a strong performance from St. John’s, led by Kadaja Bailey with 17 points, Hofstra’s rebounding advantage and clutch play proved decisive. Bailey’s last-second attempt to tie the game was unsuccessful. https://www.hofstra.edu/news/stories/2023/december/womens-basketball-st-johns-recap.html
Key Performances
* Hofstra: Allyson Von Essen’s milestone achievement was a focal point, tho specific point totals for Hofstra players were not immediately available in the provided text. the team demonstrated strength on the boards, outrebounding St.John’s 38-29.
* St. John’s: Kadaja Bailey led the Red storm with 17 points, while Unique Grant contributed 12 points. Sa’Mya Wyatt was the team’s leading rebounder with six.
Statistical Highlights
* Rebounding: Hofstra 38, St. John’s 29
* Turnovers: St. John’s 11, Hofstra 9
* Series Record: St. John’s leads the all-time series 17-2.
Looking Ahead for Hofstra
Hofstra will remain in New York State for their next non-conference game, facing the University at Albany (UAlbany) on December 21st at 12 p.m. from the state capital. https://www.ualbany.edu/
Key Takeaways
* Hofstra defeated St. John’s 62-60 in a close contest.
* Allyson von Essen scored her 1,000th career point.
* Hofstra dominated the rebounding battle, 38-29.
* The Red Storm committed more turnovers (11) than Hofstra (9).
* St. John’s still holds a significant lead in the all-time series (17-2).