STEWART MANOR, N.Y. (Interstat) — In a Colonial Athletic Association contest defined by grinding defense and critical free throws, the Northeastern Huskies edged the Hofstra Pride 62-60 in women’s basketball on Sunday at Mack Sports Complex.

The game, a low-efficiency battle where neither team shot better than 44% from the field, was ultimately decided at the foul line and by ball security. Northeastern converted 21 of 24 free throw attempts, while Hofstra managed only 11 of 18. The Pride also committed 18 turnovers, leading to crucial extra possessions for the Huskies down the stretch.

Hofstra’s Sandra Magolico, a 6-foot-2 forward from Maputo, Mozambique, controlled the interior with a game-high 12 rebounds to go with six points. Guard Chloe Sterling of Kennesaw, Georgia, led all scorers with 20 points for the Pride. Alarice Gooden of Brampton, Canada, added 14 points and Micaela Carter, also from Brampton, contributed 11.

Northeastern countered with a balanced attack. Justice Tramble of Canton, Michigan, paced the Huskies with 13 points. Camryn Collins of Foxboro, Massachusetts, scored 10, while Morgan Matthews of Lawrenceville, New Jersey, and Alyssa Staten of Statesboro, Georgia, added nine and eight points, respectively. Staten also grabbed six rebounds.

The most pivotal sequence unfolded in the final minute with Northeastern clinging to a narrow lead. After a series of timeouts and intentional fouls, the Huskies’ composure at the line proved decisive. With 33 seconds remaining and Northeastern leading by three, Justice Tramble was fouled and sank both free throws to extend the lead to five.

Hofstra’s Micaela Carter answered with a 3-pointer with one second left on the clock, pulling the Pride to within two at 62-60. The Pride immediately fouled Camryn Collins on the ensuing inbounds play with 0.4 seconds remaining. Collins, demonstrating the poise that characterized Northeastern’s fourth quarter, sank both free throws to seal the victory, as Hofstra’s desperation heave at the buzzer was unsuccessful.

The game was a stark contrast in offensive execution. Northeastern scored 62 points on 67 possessions for an offensive rating of 92.0, while Hofstra managed 60 points on 68 possessions for a rating of 88.8. The Huskies shot just 38% from the field and 21% from 3-point range but their work at the charity stripe and an 8-5 advantage in steals provided the necessary margin.

Hofstra shot 44% overall and hit seven 3-pointers to Northeastern’s three, but the Pride’s struggles with turnovers and free throws proved insurmountable. Northeastern also dished out eight assists to Hofstra’s five.

With the win, Northeastern improved to 6-10 overall. Hofstra fell to 3-14. According to Interstat’s ELO system, Hofstra had entered the game with a 79% probability to win.

Northeastern visits Monmouth next Sunday. Hofstra travels to face Towson on Friday.