Hofstra's Dandola, Hallam, Allocca and Cornell named to NFCA All-Region Teams
Posted May 17, 2018
Sophomore Sarah Cornell, senior Brittany Allocca, were named to the region's first team, while freshman Sophie Dandola earned a spot on the second team and sophomore Kristin Hallam were third-team honorees
Cornell was named the CAA Pitcher of the Year after leading the conference in strikeouts all season. Her 230 this season ranks eighth in Hofstra history, while her career total of 359 already ranks seventh on the program charts in just her second season. The Westbury, New York, native also led the CAA in shutouts with eight and ranked second in wins with 23. Carrying a 2.26 ERA into NCAA Regionals, Cornell recorded double-digit strikeouts on seven occasions this season.
Allocca has rewritten the Hofstra record books this season, setting the career and single-season marks for walks, now with 124 and 39, respectively. The Stormville New York, native also has 15 home runs on the season, which is tied for fourth all-time, while her 38 career homers rank second in Hofstra history, and her 146 career RBIs are tied for fourth. Now carrying a .353 batting average, which is tied for the team lead, she slugged three home runs in the CAA Championship, including two in the title game, earning her a spot on the CAA All-Tournament Team in addition to her second-team all-conference honors. At first base, she boasts an impressive .997 fielding percentage.
In the circle, Dandola has had an impressive debut campaign, earning All-CAA Second-Team and All-Rookie honors, as well as being named the CAA Tournament Most Outstanding Performer after picking up a pair of wins, including the title-game victory. The Seaford, New York, native boasts a 17-5 record, leading the CAA with five saves and ranking second with a 1.90 ERA. In 136 innings of work, she allowed just 24 extra-base hits and 28 walks.
Hallam has continued to excel as the Pride's starting shortstop, leading the team in hits for the second consecutive season. Hofstra's leadoff hitter and a native of Hamilton, New Jersey, Hallam has posted a .323 batting average with eight doubles and four triples. Hallam has been a key contributor to the Pride's rock-solid defense that ranks sixth nationally in fielding percentage, holding a .964 mark at shortstop.