Hofstra Edges Monmouth in Colonial Athletic Association Clash

WASHINGTON (Interstat) — Preston Edmead scored 26 points to lead Hofstra to a 75-69 victory over Monmouth in a Colonial Athletic Association men’s basketball game Tuesday at CareFirst Arena. The Pride, now 24-10, closed the game on a 9-3 run to secure the win after the Hawks tied it at 66 with 1:18 remaining. Hofstra’s decisive edge came at the free-throw line, making 23 of 28 attempts compared to Monmouth’s 14 of 20. Kavion McClain led Monmouth (19-15) with 19 points and six assists. Hofstra swept the regular-season series between the teams.