Hofstra Edges Monmouth in Overtime Thriller

HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. (Interstat) — Preston Edmead scored 24 points as Hofstra survived a late rally to defeat Monmouth 67-64 in overtime Saturday in a Colonial Athletic Association men’s basketball game at Mack Sports Complex.

The Pride, now 13-4, led for most of regulation but needed extra time after Monmouth’s Jason Rivera-Torres, who finished with a game-high 30 points, forced overtime. Hofstra secured the win at the free-throw line, making 29 of 33 attempts, while Monmouth went 18 for 23. Both teams struggled from the floor, with Hofstra shooting 27.1% and Monmouth at 33.3%.

Hofstra’s Cruz Davis added 19 points. The Hawks fell to 8-9 despite Rivera-Torres’ 30-point effort.