Aranguren scores seven points in OT as Hofstra remains unbeaten, knocking off UMass 75-71
AMHERST, Mass. -- — Jean Aranguren scored seven of his 20 points in overtime, hitting 5 of 6 from the line, to lift Hofstra to a 75-71 win over Massachusetts on Saturday night.
Cruz Davis scored 21 points and contributed six rebounds for the unbeaten Pride (4-0). Aranguren shot 6 for 19 (2 for 8 from 3-point range) and 6 of 7 from the free-throw line while grabbing 11 rebounds. TJ Gadsden had nine points and went 3 of 5 from the field (1 for 3 from 3-point range).
Jaylen Curry led the Minutemen (1-3) in scoring, finishing with 22 points, six rebounds and six assists. Rahsool Diggins added 16 points and six rebounds for UMass. Daniel Hankins-Sanford also had 12 points, two steals and two blocks.
Davis put up 11 points in the first half for Hofstra, who led 35-30 at the break. Hofstra was outscored by five points in the second half and the teams finished regulation tied 63-63.
Hofstra plays Tuesday against Florida State on the road, and UMass takes on Temple on Saturday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Tony Chiazza
- Tony Crisp
- Kellen Miliner
2024-25 Coastal Athletic Association Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Towson | 8-1 | - | 13-9 |
| UNC Wilmington | 7-2 | 1 | 17-5 |
| Charleston | 7-2 | 1 | 17-5 |
| William & Mary | 7-2 | 1 | 13-9 |
| Campbell | 7-3 | 1.5 | 12-11 |
| Elon | 5-4 | 3 | 14-8 |
| Northeastern | 4-5 | 4 | 12-10 |
| Drexel | 4-5 | 4 | 12-10 |
| Delaware | 4-5 | 4 | 11-11 |
| Monmouth | 4-5 | 4 | 6-16 |
| Hofstra | 4-6 | 4.5 | 12-11 |
| Hampton | 3-7 | 5.5 | 10-12 |
| Stony Brook | 1-8 | 7 | 5-17 |
| North Carolina A&T | 0-10 | 8.5 | 4-19 |
2024-25 Atlantic 10 Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Mason | 7-1 | - | 16-5 |
| VCU | 6-2 | 1 | 16-5 |
| Saint Louis | 6-3 | 1.5 | 13-9 |
| Dayton | 5-4 | 2.5 | 15-7 |
| St. Bonaventure | 5-5 | 3 | 17-6 |
| George Washington | 4-4 | 3 | 15-6 |
| Saint Joseph's | 4-4 | 3 | 13-8 |
| Duquesne | 4-4 | 3 | 9-12 |
| Massachusetts | 4-4 | 3 | 9-12 |
| Rhode Island | 4-5 | 3.5 | 15-6 |
| Davidson | 3-4 | 3.5 | 13-7 |
| Loyola Chicago | 3-4 | 3.5 | 12-8 |
| La Salle | 3-5 | 4 | 11-10 |
| Richmond | 2-6 | 5 | 7-14 |
| Fordham | 2-7 | 5.5 | 10-12 |
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