Overview
- Hofstra grabbed 21 offensive rebounds to generate decisive second-chance points in the 74–66 result.
- Junior guard Cruz Davis, averaging 21.2 points, scored the Pride’s first 12 points and had 20 in the first half.
- Freshman point guard Preston Edmead rebounded from a scoreless first half to score 14 of his 18 points early in the second half.
- Quinnipiac coach Tom Pecora grew emotional in his Hofstra homecoming and said he “never should’ve left.”
- Quinnipiac closed non-conference play 9–4 with leading scorer Jaden Zimmerman expected back soon, while Hofstra opens CAA play Dec. 29 at home against Campbell.