1999–2000 Hofstra Flying Dutchmen men's basketball
America East Champions
NCAA tournament, first round
ConferenceAmerica East Conference
Record24–7 (16–2 AEC)
Head coach
Home arenaHofstra Arena
1999–2000 America East Conference men's basketball standings
ConfOverall
TeamW L PCTW L PCT
Hofstra162 .889247  .774
Maine153 .833247  .774
Delaware144 .778248  .750
Vermont117 .6111612  .571
Drexel99 .5001317  .433
Towson711 .3891117  .393
Hartford612 .3331019  .345
Boston University513 .278722  .241
Northeastern513 .278721  .250
New Hampshire216 .111325  .107
2000 America East tournament winner
Rankings from AP poll

The 1999–2000 Hofstra Flying Dutchmen basketball team represented Hofstra University from Hempstead, New York in the 1999–2000 season. Led by head coach Jay Wright, Hofstra finished with a record of 24–7, the best in the AEC, and won the AEC tournament. As a result of winning the tournament, Hofstra was invited to the NCAA tournament.[1][2]

This was the final season that Hofstra's sports teams were known as the Flying Dutchmen and Flying Dutchwomen. In summer 2000, the school officially changed their nickname to the Pride.

Postseason results

AEC Tournament 3/4/00 @ Bob Carpenter Center, Newark, DE Vs. Boston U. W, 80–62
(N.A) 3/5/00 @ Bob Carpenter Center, Newark, DE Vs. Drexel W, 69–51
3/11/00 @ Mack Sports Complex, Hempstead, NY Vs. Delaware W, 76–69 (5,124) NCAA Tournament 3/17/00 @ Marine Midland Arena, Buffalo, NY Vs. Oklahoma State L, 66–86

References

  1. "1999-00 Hofstra Pride Roster and Stats - College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com". College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com.
  2. "1999-00 Hofstra Pride Schedule and Results - College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com". College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com.
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