HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. (Interstat) — Elon edged Hofstra 89-85 in a Colonial Athletic Association men’s basketball game Saturday at Mack Sports Complex. The Phoenix built a 43-35 halftime lead and withstood a 50-point second-half surge from the Pride.

Chandler Cuthrell led Elon with 23 points. Hofstra’s Cruz Davis scored a game-high 33 points, and Silas Sunday added 15 rebounds. Elon shot 51.8% from the field and outscored Hofstra 40-16 in the paint. The Phoenix improved to 12-7. The Pride fell to 13-6. Attendance was 1,721.