“Pride Begins Road Trip in the South”
The Hofstra men’s basketball team is gearing up for a two-game road trip that starts in the South. The Pride will face North Carolina A&T in a Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) matchup on Thursday evening.
Game Details
The contest is set to begin at 7 p.m. at the Corbett Sports Center. Fans can catch the game live on FloCollege, while a radio broadcast will be available on 88.7 FM and WRHU.org.
Recent Performance
Hofstra enters this matchup with a season record of 13 wins and 6 losses, along with a CAA mark of 4-2. In their last game, they narrowly lost to Elon, with a final score of 89-85.
- Cruz Davis led Hofstra with 33 points, including 28 in the second half.
- Joshua DeCady contributed a career-high 21 points.
- Silas Sunday added eight points, 15 rebounds, and three blocks.
North Carolina A&T Overview
The Aggies, their upcoming opponents, have an overall record of 7-10 and are struggling in CAA play with a 0-6 record. They recently suffered an 82-61 defeat against Hampton.
- Dwayne Pierce was the top scorer for North Carolina A&T with 16 points.
- Trent Middleton Jr. contributed 14 points.
Historical Context
This game will mark the sixth time Hofstra and North Carolina A&T have faced off. Hofstra leads the all-time series 4-1 and achieved victory in both contests last season. Notably, four of their five meetings have taken place since they became conference rivals.
The Pride’s upcoming road trip is crucial for maintaining their position in the league standings as they look to build momentum in the second half of the season.
