HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. (Interstat) — Hofstra used a strong second half and superior efficiency to defeat Stony Brook 67-58 in a Colonial Athletic Association men’s basketball game Saturday at Mack Sports Complex.

The teams were tied 32-32 at halftime, but the Pride opened the second half with a 7-0 run and maintained control. Hofstra’s Biggie Patterson scored a team-high 17 points, while German Plotnikov added 15. Ethan Simmon led Stony Brook with 14 points.

Hofstra (20-10) capitalized at the free-throw line, making 20 of 26 attempts. Stony Brook (17-13) struggled offensively, shooting just 29.2% from the field. The Pride improved to 20-10 overall, while the Seawolves fell to 17-13. An announced crowd of 2,516 attended.