Maine 16, Hofstra 14

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HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. -- Warren Smith threw two touchdown passes and Maine took advantage of seven turnovers to defeat Hofstra 16-14 on Saturday.

Hofstra outgained Maine 533-311, but couldn't overcome the turnovers, which led to 10 of Maine's points.

Smith was 15 of 25 for 189 yards and threw touchdown passes of 5 and 18 yards as the Black Bears (3-3, 2-1 Colonial Athletic Association) built a 13-0 halftime lead.

Hofstra (3-3, 1-2) cut the lead to 13-7 on Everette Benjamin's 1-yard run with 8:18 left in the third quarter, but Maine's Jordan Waxman hit a 28-yard field goal to extend the advantage to 16-7.

The Pride scored with 2:22 remaining on Cory Christopher's 4-yard pass to Aaron Weaver.

Smith finished with 82 yards on 16 carries.

Miguel Maysonet led Hofstra with 95 yards rushing and Steve Probst rushed for 91 yards.

Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press

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