Hofstra beats top-seeded Rutgers 88-86 in overtime in NIT
Hofstra upsets top-seeded Rutgers in wild OT finish
Tyler Thomas hits a clutch jumper in the closing moments of overtime as Hofstra defeats Rutgers in the first round of the NIT.
PISCATAWAY, N.J. -- — Tyler Thomas scored 25 points, including a go-ahead jumper with 9.3 seconds left in overtime, and Hofstra beat top-seeded Rutgers 88-86 on Tuesday night in the first round of the NIT.
Hofstra (25-9) advances to play the winner of Wednesday's Cincinnati-Virginia Tech game.
Hofstra forward Nelson Boachie-Yiadom forced overtime by grabbing an offensive rebound off a missed 3-pointer by Jaquan Carlos and sinking a jumper from the free-throw line with 2.2 seconds left.
Darlinstone Dubar added 17 points, Aaron Estrada scored 13, Carlos had 12 and Boachie-Yiadom finished with 10 points and eight rebounds for Hofstra.
Cam Spencer had 22 points, eight rebounds and five assists for Rutgers (19-15). Derek Simpson added 19 points, Clifford Omoruyi had 14 and Caleb McConnell scored 13.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Brandon Cruz
- Andy O'Brien
- King Whetstone
2024-25 Coastal Athletic Association Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| Hofstra | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| Northeastern | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| UNC Wilmington | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| Drexel | 0-0 | - | 4-2 |
| Elon | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| North Carolina A&T | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Towson | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Campbell | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
| Delaware | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
| William & Mary | 0-0 | - | 3-4 |
| Hampton | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
| Stony Brook | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
| Monmouth | 0-0 | - | 0-7 |
2024-25 Big Ten Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 0-0 | - | 6-0 |
| Iowa | 0-0 | - | 5-0 |
| Oregon | 0-0 | - | 5-0 |
| Penn State | 0-0 | - | 5-0 |
| Indiana | 0-0 | - | 4-0 |
| Rutgers | 0-0 | - | 4-0 |
| Maryland | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| Michigan | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| Michigan State | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| Minnesota | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| Northwestern | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| Ohio State | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| Purdue | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| UCLA | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| USC | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| Illinois | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| Nebraska | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| Washington | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
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