HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. (Interstat) — Hofstra used a dominant first half to cruise past Towson 71-49 in a men’s NCAA Division I basketball game Saturday at Mack Sports Complex.

The Pride built a 46-20 halftime lead and never looked back. Hofstra’s Biggie Patterson scored a game-high 20 points, while Preston Edmead added 13 points and nine assists. Tyler Tejada led the Tigers with 17 points.

Hofstra improved to 16-9 overall. Towson fell to 13-12. The Pride shot 43.9% from the field and forced 11 turnovers, holding Towson to just 29.6% shooting.