Thomas scores 23, helps Hofstra take down Northeastern 84-52
HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. -- — Tyler Thomas had 23 points in Hofstra's 84-52 win against Northeastern on Saturday.
Thomas added six rebounds for the Pride (23-8, 16-2 Colonial Athletic Association). Warren Williams scored 19 points and added nine rebounds. Aaron Estrada had 16 points. It was the 11th victory in a row for the Pride.
Chase Cormier led the Huskies (10-19, 6-12) in scoring, finishing with 12 points. Jahmyl Telfort added nine points, six rebounds and two blocks for Northeastern.
Hofstra took the lead with 6:15 remaining in the first half and did not give it up. The score was 38-25 at halftime, with German Plotnikov racking up nine points. Hofstra pulled away with a 9-0 run in the second half to extend a 13-point lead to 22 points. Thomas scored a team-high 16 second-half points.
Hofstra and Charleston finished tied for first place in the CAA.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Michael McCloskey
- Phil Sallustio Jr.
- Ed Corbett Jr.
2023-24 Coastal Athletic Association Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston | 15-3 | - | 27-8 |
| Drexel | 13-5 | 2 | 20-12 |
| UNC Wilmington | 12-6 | 3 | 21-10 |
| Hofstra | 12-6 | 3 | 20-13 |
| Towson | 11-7 | 4 | 20-14 |
| Delaware | 10-8 | 5 | 19-14 |
| Stony Brook | 10-8 | 5 | 20-15 |
| Monmouth | 10-8 | 5 | 18-15 |
| Campbell | 8-10 | 7 | 14-18 |
| Northeastern | 7-11 | 8 | 12-20 |
| Elon | 6-12 | 9 | 13-19 |
| North Carolina A&T | 5-13 | 10 | 7-25 |
| William & Mary | 4-14 | 11 | 10-23 |
| Hampton | 3-15 | 12 | 9-24 |
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