Stony Brook Edges Hofstra in Defensive Struggle
STONY BROOK, N.Y. (Interstat) — Stony Brook survived a late rally and a scoring drought to defeat Hofstra 52-49 in a women’s NCAA Division I basketball game Friday at Island Federal Credit Union Arena.
The Seawolves led 32-28 at halftime but managed only six points in the third quarter as the Pride took a brief lead. Stony Brook reclaimed control with a 14-point fourth quarter. Hofstra’s offense stalled late, scoring just five points in the final period.
Both teams struggled offensively, with each committing more turnovers than assists. Stony Brook’s 13 steals helped offset its own 17 giveaways. The Seawolves improved to 11-10. The Pride fell to 3-17. Attendance was 688.