HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. (Interstat) — The Towson women’s basketball team escaped with a 47-46 victory over Hofstra in a Colonial Athletic Association game Friday night at Mack Sports Complex.

The Tigers built a 21-5 lead after the first quarter but were outscored 31-12 over the middle two periods by the Pride. Towson then held Hofstra to 10 points in the fourth quarter to secure the win. India Johnston led Towson with 13 points. Hofstra’s Nevaeh Brown scored a game-high 17 points in the loss. Towson improved to 9-5 overall. Hofstra fell to 3-11. Attendance was 429.