HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. (Interstat) — Carter Harrington threw five no-hit innings Friday afternoon as College of Charleston defeated Hofstra 5-1 in a Colonial Athletic Association opener.

Harrington struck out five and walked none, dominating the Pride over five frames. The Cougars provided all the offense needed in the first inning when Ethan Plyler hit a two-run double. Dylan Johnson added a solo home run in the fifth.

Hofstra avoided the shutout with a run in the ninth. Daniel Escalante had three of the Pride’s six hits. College of Charleston improved to 6-7 overall, while Hofstra dropped to 0-7.