NEW YORK (Interstat) — Kylie Lavelle scored 17 points as Saint John’s withstood a late surge to edge Hofstra 63-60 in a women’s nonconference basketball game Saturday at Carnesecca Arena.

The Red Storm built a 34-19 halftime lead and led by 13 entering the fourth quarter. The Pride mounted a fierce comeback, outscoring Saint John’s 22-12 in the final period, but fell just short. Brooke Moore added 13 points and Janeya Grant had 12 for Saint John’s, which improved to 10-2. Emma Von Essen led Hofstra with six points. The Pride fell to 2-7. Attendance was 881.