Hofstra Pride vs Merrimack Warriors
Edmead has 22, Hofstra takes down Merrimack 78-58
PHILADELPHIA -- — Preston Edmead scored 22 points as Hofstra beat Merrimack 78-58 on Saturday.
Edmead also contributed five assists for the Pride (4-3). Silas Sunday added 15 points while shooting 7 of 8 from the field. Cruz Davis shot 5 for 14 (3 for 4 from 3-point range) and 2 of 3 from the free-throw line to finish with 15 points.
Tye Dorset and Ernest Shelton led the Warriors (2-6) in scoring, finishing with 12 points each, respectively. Kevair Kennedy finished with 10 points and three steals.
Hofstra took the lead for good with 15:25 remaining in the first half. The score was 43-30 at halftime, with Davis racking up 14 points. Hofstra pulled away with a 9-0 run in the second half to extend the lead to 18 points. They outscored Merrimack by seven points in the final half, as Edmead led the way with a team-high 13 second-half points.
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Game Information
Philadelphia, PA
Referee:Michael McCloskey
Referee:Jawaan Williams
Referee:Tim Smith
2025-26 Standings
| Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Peter's | 8-1 | - | 11-6 |
| Merrimack | 8-2 | 0.5 | 12-9 |
| Quinnipiac | 7-3 | 1.5 | 14-7 |
| Siena | 7-3 | 1.5 | 14-7 |
| Marist | 6-4 | 2.5 | 12-7 |
| Iona | 5-5 | 3.5 | 13-8 |
| Fairfield | 4-6 | 4.5 | 12-9 |
| Sacred Heart | 4-6 | 4.5 | 8-13 |
| Manhattan | 4-6 | 4.5 | 8-13 |
| Mount St. Mary's | 4-6 | 4.5 | 8-13 |
| Canisius | 3-6 | 5 | 8-12 |
| Niagara | 2-7 | 6 | 5-14 |
| Rider | 1-8 | 7 | 2-16 |
| Coastal Athletic Association | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNC Wilmington | 6-1 | - | 17-3 |
| Charleston | 5-2 | 1 | 12-8 |
| William & Mary | 4-3 | 2 | 13-6 |
| Hofstra | 4-3 | 2 | 13-7 |
| Elon | 4-3 | 2 | 12-8 |
| Hampton | 4-3 | 2 | 10-10 |
| Stony Brook | 4-4 | 2.5 | 12-9 |
| Towson | 4-4 | 2.5 | 12-9 |
| Campbell | 3-4 | 3 | 9-11 |
| Drexel | 3-4 | 3 | 9-11 |
| Monmouth | 3-4 | 3 | 9-11 |
| Northeastern | 2-6 | 4.5 | 6-13 |
| North Carolina A&T | 1-6 | 5 | 8-10 |
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