Wright-Foreman helps Hofstra to 9th straight win, 89-75
HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. -- Justin Wright-Foreman scored 34 points, leading five into double figures and Hofstra defeated Drexel 89-75 on Sunday, winning a second straight in conference play and nine in a row overall.
Wright-Foreman scored 30 points or better for the fourth time this season, was 11 of 17 from the floor with five 3-pointers and converted 7 of 9 foul shots. Desure Buie added 15 points and 10 assists, his second career double-double. Eli Pemberton, Jacquil Taylor and Tareq Coleman chipped in 13, 12 and 11 points, respectively for Hofstra (12-3, 2-0 Colonial Athletic Association). The Pride suited up just eight players and shot 60 percent from the floor.
Troy Harper scored 22 to lead Drexel (6-9, 0-2).
The Dragons chopped a 22-point Hofstra lead down to six when Coletrane Washington banged home a jumper and a trey with 8:40 to play.
Pemberton sparked a 13-1 run that pushed the lead back to 18 and the Pride coasted the final 4:14.
The victory was the 100th at Hofstra for coach Joe Mihalich.
Game Information
- Referees:
- James Breeding
- Tony Chiazza
- Michael Stephens
2024-25 Coastal Athletic Association Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston | 5-1 | - | 15-4 |
| William & Mary | 5-1 | - | 11-8 |
| Towson | 5-1 | - | 10-9 |
| UNC Wilmington | 4-2 | 1 | 14-5 |
| Elon | 4-2 | 1 | 13-6 |
| Delaware | 4-2 | 1 | 11-8 |
| Drexel | 3-3 | 2 | 11-8 |
| Campbell | 3-3 | 2 | 8-11 |
| Monmouth | 3-3 | 2 | 5-14 |
| Hampton | 3-4 | 2.5 | 10-9 |
| Hofstra | 2-4 | 3 | 10-9 |
| Northeastern | 2-4 | 3 | 10-9 |
| Stony Brook | 0-6 | 5 | 4-15 |
| North Carolina A&T | 0-7 | 5.5 | 4-16 |
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