Davis' 18 lead Hofstra over Elon 74-63
ELON, N.C. -- — Cruz Davis scored 18 points as Hofstra beat Elon 74-63 on Thursday night.
Davis shot 6 for 15 (3 for 5 from 3-point range) and 3 of 4 from the free-throw line for the Pride (12-10, 4-5 Coastal Athletic Association). Michael Graham scored 15 points while shooting 7 of 8 from the field and added 13 rebounds. Joshua DeCady shot 5 for 7 (2 for 3 from 3-point range) and 3 of 6 from the free-throw line to finish with 15 points.
TJ Simpkins finished with 18 points, six rebounds and four assists for the Phoenix (14-8, 5-4). Sam Sherry added 16 points and 10 rebounds.
DeCady led his team in scoring with 14 points in the first half to help put Hofstra ahead 39-32 at the break. Hofstra turned a five-point second-half lead into a 13-point advantage with an 8-0 run to make it a 50-37 lead with 16:34 left in the half. Davis scored 13 second-half points.
Both teams next play Saturday. Hofstra visits Campbell and Elon plays Northeastern at home.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Pat Driscoll
- A.J. Desai
- Jemel Spearman
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 | 6-3 | 2 | 11-11 |
| Elon | 5-4 | 3 | 14-8 |
| Drexel | 4-5 | 4 | 12-10 |
| Hofstra | 4-5 | 4 | 12-10 |
| Northeastern | 4-5 | 4 | 12-10 |
| Delaware | 4-5 | 4 | 11-11 |
| Monmouth | 4-5 | 4 | 6-16 |
| Hampton | 3-7 | 5.5 | 10-12 |
| Stony Brook | 1-8 | 7 | 5-17 |
| North Carolina A&T | 0-10 | 8.5 | 4-19 |
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