Monmouth 64, at Hofstra 67

STEWART MANOR, N.Y. (Interstat) — In a Colonial Athletic Association clash defined by defense and free throws, Hofstra survived a monumental individual performance from Monmouth’s Jason Rivera-Torres to escape with a 67-64 overtime victory on Saturday at Mack Sports Complex. The game, a grind from the opening tip, saw both teams struggle mightily from the field. Hofstra shot just 27.1%, while Monmouth was scarcely better at 33.3%. The difference materialized at the foul line, where the Pride converted 29 of 33 attempts compared to the Hawks’ 18 of 23. That 11-point disparity proved decisive in a game decided by three.… Read more...