HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. (Interstat) — Jlynn Counter scored 22 points to lead College of Charleston to a 66-64 road victory over Hofstra in a Colonial Athletic Association men’s basketball game Thursday night at Mack Sports Complex.

The Cougars trailed 30-23 at halftime but outscored the Pride 43-34 after the break. Counter added five assists for College of Charleston, which improved to 14-8. Christian Reeves contributed 16 points for the Cougars.

Preston Edmead led Hofstra with 18 points and seven assists. Biggie Patterson added a team-high 21 points for the Pride, who fell to 13-9. Silas Sunday blocked three shots.

Hofstra had been a 4-point favorite. An announced crowd of 1,444 watched the defensive struggle, which finished well under the projected total.