STONY BROOK, N.Y. (Interstat) — Stony Brook held off a second-half surge from Hofstra for a 76-71 men’s basketball victory Thursday night at Island Federal Credit Union Arena. The Seawolves led 32-25 at halftime before both offenses ignited after the break. Hofstra’s Preston Edmead scored 22 points to lead all scorers, but Stony Brook countered with balanced production. Andrej Shoshkikj and Richard Goods each scored 20 points for the Seawolves, with Goods adding six assists. The win improved Stony Brook to 10-9 overall. Hofstra, which had its winning streak snapped, fell to 13-5. An announced crowd of 1,890 attended the Colonial Athletic Association game.

STONY BROOK, N.Y. (Interstat) — In a game defined by offensive execution and crucial late-game plays, the Stony Brook Seawolves held off a furious second-half rally from the Hofstra Pride to secure a 76-71 victory in a Colonial Athletic Association men’s basketball contest Thursday night at Island Federal Credit Union Arena. A crowd of 1,890 saw the Seawolves improve to 10-9 overall, while the Pride fell to 13-5. The result defied the pregame projections, as Hofstra entered as a 7.5-point favorite with an 80.6% probability to win according to National Statistical’s ELO system. The most critical phase of the game unfolded in the final minute, a tense exchange of free throws and defensive stops that ultimately sealed the win for the home team. After Hofstra’s German Plotnikov sank three free throws with 10 seconds remaining to cut the deficit to 74-71, Stony Brook’s Andrej Shoshkikj was fouled on the ensuing inbounds play. The guard from Skopje, Macedonia, calmly made both free throws with eight seconds left to push the lead back to five. Hofstra’s final attempt, a three-pointer from Preston Edmead, missed, and Erik Pratt secured the defensive rebound as time expired. The game’s foundation was built in the first half, where Stony Brook established control with efficient shooting and defensive presence. The Seawolves shot 50% from the floor in the opening period, including 5-of-12 from three-point range, to take a 32-25 lead into halftime. Hofstra, conversely, struggled to find its rhythm early, shooting just 10-of-31 in the first half. Stony Brook’s offense was a model of efficiency throughout, scoring 76 points on just 64 possessions for an offensive rating of 118.5. They shot 47.4% from the field and 44.4% from beyond the arc. Hofstra, despite a second-half surge, finished with a 114.1 offensive rating, shooting 39.3% overall but a strong 45.2% from three-point land. The Pride mounted a significant comeback after intermission, fueled by improved shooting and relentless effort. They outscored Stony Brook 46-44 in the second half, repeatedly chipping away at the deficit. A key sequence came midway through the period when Cruz Davis and Joshua DeCady hit consecutive three-pointers to keep Hofstra within striking distance after the Seawolves had threatened to pull away. Individual performances highlighted the tightly contested nature of the game. For Stony Brook, the trio of Andrej Shoshkikj, Richard Goods, and Erik Pratt provided balanced and prolific scoring. Shoshkikj led all scorers with 20 points, adding three assists. Goods, a forward from Greensboro, North Carolina, posted a stat line of 20 points, six assists, and two blocks, while Pratt contributed 18 points, four assists, and a block while playing the full 40 minutes. Hofstra was led by guard Preston Edmead of Deer Park, New York, who scored 22 points in 33 minutes. Cruz Davis of Plano, Texas, played all 40 minutes, finishing with 16 points and seven assists. German Plotnikov added 12 points for the Pride. The Seawolves won despite being out-assisted 14-9 and committing an equal number of turnovers, six apiece. They compensated with a 24-16 advantage in points in the paint and a 6-3 edge in points off turnovers. Hofstra’s 10 offensive rebounds to Stony Brook’s six kept possessions alive but were not enough to overcome the Seawolves’ consistent shot-making. Stony Brook also held a narrow edge in blocked shots, 6-5, with Goods and Oleg Kojenets each recording two. Hofstra’s Victory Onuetu, a 6-foot-10 forward from Spain, was a defensive presence with two blocks and three steals. The game was a departure from recent form for both teams. Hofstra saw a four-game winning streak snapped, having last lost on Dec. 3 at Columbia. Stony Brook, which had lost three of its last four, including a 56-37 defeat at Drexel in its previous outing, found its offensive touch at a crucial time. Hofstra will look to rebound quickly, returning home to face Elon on Saturday. Stony Brook continues its homestand, also on Saturday, against College of Charleston. The total score of 147 points went over the pregame over/under line of 134.5.

STONY BROOK, N.Y. (Interstat) — A surging Hofstra squad looks to extend its winning streak when it visits local rival Stony Brook in a nonconference men’s basketball matchup Thursday night at Island Federal Credit Union Arena. The Pride (13-4) have won five straight, including a 67-64 overtime victory over Monmouth last Saturday. Hofstra’s success has been fueled by guard Preston Edmead, who is averaging 18.4 points during the win streak. He scored 24 points with six rebounds in 45 minutes against Monmouth. Stony Brook (9-9) has struggled lately, losing five of its last six games. The Seawolves fell 75-71 to UNC Wilmington on Saturday despite a 24-point effort from guard Rob Brown. Brown leads the team in scoring but his production has been inconsistent; he was held to nine points in a 56-37 loss at Drexel on Jan. 8. This game is organized by the Colonial Athletic Association, though it is a nonconference contest. Hofstra, a CAA member, has shown resilience in close games, with three of its last four wins coming by three points or fewer. Stony Brook, which joins the CAA next season, has faced offensive challenges, failing to reach 60 points in three of its last five outings. The Pride’s recent run includes notable road wins at Power Five programs Pittsburgh and Syracuse in December. Stony Brook’s most impressive win came against Columbia in overtime on Dec. 9. Hofstra’s next game is at home against Elon on Saturday. Stony Brook hosts College of Charleston the same day. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. EST on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026.