Hofstra 53, at East Carolina 72

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (Interstat) — In a game defined by a dominant opening quarter and relentless defensive pressure, the East Carolina Pirates defeated the Hofstra Pride 72-53 in a non-conference women’s basketball game Friday at Coliseo de Puerto Rico. The Pirates seized control from the opening tip, exploding for 25 points in the first quarter while holding Hofstra to just 12. That early 13-point cushion proved insurmountable for the Pride, who struggled with East Carolina’s defensive intensity throughout the contest. The Pirates forced 19 Hofstra turnovers, converting them into 25 points, while the Pride managed just 11 points off… Read more...