BOSTON (Interstat) — Cruz Davis scored 22 points to lead Hofstra to an 82-68 victory over Northeastern in a Colonial Athletic Association men’s basketball game Saturday at Matthews Arena. The Pride improved to 19-10 overall, completing a regular-season sweep of the Huskies after a Feb. 5 win. Northeastern dropped to 6-20. Davis led a balanced Hofstra attack. Preston Edmead added 19 points and German Plotnikov scored 18. Silas Sunday grabbed 11 rebounds for the Pride. Youri Fritz posted a double-double with 14 points and 11 rebounds for Northeastern. William Kermoury added 17 points and Xavier Abreu had 10 points and 10 rebounds in the loss. Hofstra controlled the game throughout, covering the pregame spread as an 8.5-point favorite. The total score fell under the projected over/under line of 149.5.

BOSTON (Interstat) — In a game defined by offensive efficiency meeting defensive resistance, the Hofstra Pride used a blistering shooting performance to pull away from the Northeastern Huskies for an 82-68 victory in Colonial Athletic Association men’s basketball on Saturday afternoon at Matthews Arena. The Pride (19-10, 12-5 CAA) solidified their position near the top of the conference standings by completing a regular-season sweep of the Huskies (6-20, 3-14), showcasing a potent offensive attack that Northeastern could not counter despite a double-double from forward Youri Fritz. Hofstra’s offense operated with precision, scoring 82 points on just 63 possessions for an elite offensive rating of 129.2. The Pride shot 51.9% from the field, connecting on 28 of 54 attempts, and were particularly effective from beyond the arc, making 11 of 26 three-pointers. Their ball security was also a key factor, committing only six turnovers. Northeastern, by contrast, struggled to find consistent offense. The Huskies posted an offensive rating of 103.5, scoring 68 points on 66 possessions. They shot 41.5% from the floor and were hampered by a 6-for-23 performance from three-point range. A telling statistic was the team’s mere four assists on 27 made baskets, highlighting the offensive stagnation that plagued them throughout the evening. The most important stretch of the game came late in the first half, as Hofstra transformed a narrow contest into a commanding lead. With just over eight minutes remaining before halftime and Northeastern holding a 22-19 advantage after a William Kermoury three-pointer, the Pride unleashed a decisive run. Hofstra closed the half on a 23-8 surge, overwhelming the Huskies with a combination of outside shooting and transition play. The run was fueled by the backcourt duo of Cruz Davis and Preston Edmead, along with forward German Plotnikov. During this pivotal span, the Pride hit four three-pointers and forced several Northeastern misses, turning a three-point deficit into a 42-30 halftime lead. The Huskies never recovered, as the Pride maintained a double-digit advantage for the entirety of the second half. Davis, a guard from Plano, Texas, led all scorers with 22 points, adding three rebounds and three assists in 37 minutes. Edmead, from Deer Park, New York, provided a versatile stat line of 19 points, five rebounds, and five assists. Plotnikov, of Minsk, Belarus, chipped in 18 points and four rebounds. The interior was anchored by center Silas Sunday of Lucan, Ireland, who grabbed 11 rebounds and blocked three shots. Northeastern’s effort was led by Fritz, the junior from Tiel, Netherlands, who recorded a double-double with 14 points and 11 rebounds in 32 minutes. Kermoury, from Stockholm, Sweden, scored a team-high 17 points. Forward Xavier Abreu of Lynn, Massachusetts, also notched a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds. Center Petar Pinter of Niksic, Montenegro, added 12 points. Despite being out-rebounded on the offensive glass 11-7, Hofstra’s superior shooting and ball control proved insurmountable. The Pride also converted 15 of 22 free throw attempts, while Northeastern went 8 for 12 from the line. The victory keeps Hofstra in the hunt for a high seed in the upcoming CAA tournament, having won five of its last six games. The loss extends a difficult season for Northeastern, which has now dropped four consecutive contests and 12 of its last 13. Hofstra will next host Stony Brook on Feb. 28. Northeastern continues its road swing, traveling to face William & Mary on Feb. 26.

BOSTON (Interstat) — A surging Hofstra looks to solidify its standing near the top of the Colonial Athletic Association when it visits struggling Northeastern in a men’s Division I basketball rematch Saturday at Matthews Arena. The Pride (17-10) have won four of their last five games and are coming off a hard-fought 66-70 road loss at UNC Wilmington on Feb. 14. Hofstra previously handled the Huskies (6-18) 80-63 at home on Feb. 5, part of a difficult stretch for Northeastern, which has lost eight of its last nine contests. The Huskies’ most recent outing was a 94-67 home defeat to William & Mary on Feb. 12. Hofstra guard Preston Edmead, a dynamic playmaker, will be a primary focus for the Huskies’ defense. Edmead torched Northeastern for 23 points and eight assists in the first meeting this month. He is averaging 18.4 points and 6.0 assists over his last five games, including a 21-point effort in the loss to UNC Wilmington. Northeastern will counter with guard Xavier Abreu, who scored 16 points in 17 minutes off the bench in the first matchup against Hofstra. Abreu is coming off a season-high 24-point performance in the loss to William & Mary. His scoring punch will be essential for a Huskies’ offense that has struggled with consistency. The game represents a stark contrast in trajectories. Hofstra, battling for a favorable seed in the upcoming CAA tournament, aims to avoid a letdown against a conference foe it defeated handily three weeks prior. Northeastern, mired near the bottom of the standings, seeks a signature home victory to build momentum for the final stretch of the regular season. The Huskies will need a significant defensive improvement after allowing 80 points or more in six of their last nine losses. Tipoff is scheduled for Saturday afternoon in Boston. Following this game, Hofstra will host Stony Brook on Feb. 28, while Northeastern travels to face William & Mary on Feb. 26.