SOUTH HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. (Interstat) — Colin Richter went 4 for 4 with a home run and three RBIs to lead Monmouth to an 18-10 victory over Hofstra on Sunday afternoon at University Field in a Colonial Athletic Association matchup.

The Hawks erupted early, scoring eight runs in the third inning highlighted by Aidan Bretschneider’s three-run homer and Simmi Whitehill’s two-run blast. Richter added a solo shot in the seventh and finished a triple shy of the cycle. RJ Mustaro drove in four runs on two hits.

Hofstra answered with seven runs in the bottom of the fourth, including Tyler Cox’s two-run homer and a two-run single by Daniel Escalante. Cox finished 3 for 5 with a homer and two RBIs. The Pride outhit the Hawks 15-17 but could not overcome the early deficit.

Drew Yagodzinskie tossed a scoreless inning with two strikeouts for Monmouth, while Kevin Opanel also pitched a hitless frame. Tanner Sanderoff struck out seven over three innings for Hofstra but allowed four hits and two earned runs.

Monmouth improves to 27-20 overall and 18-25 for Hofstra. The Hawks won two of three in the weekend series.