STONY BROOK, N.Y. (Interstat) — Stony Brook held off a second-half surge from Hofstra for a 76-71 men’s basketball victory Thursday night at Island Federal Credit Union Arena.

The Seawolves led 32-25 at halftime before both offenses ignited after the break. Hofstra’s Preston Edmead scored 22 points to lead all scorers, but Stony Brook countered with balanced production. Andrej Shoshkikj and Richard Goods each scored 20 points for the Seawolves, with Goods adding six assists.

The win improved Stony Brook to 10-9 overall. Hofstra, which had its winning streak snapped, fell to 13-5. An announced crowd of 1,890 attended the Colonial Athletic Association game.