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Hofstra Downs Drexel 80-77 - Match Report
Hofstra got 32 points from Justin Wright-Foreman en route to a 80-77 victory over Drexel on Thursday at John A. Daskalakis Center.
Hofstra did not, however, defeat Drexel against the spread, which closed at -7.5 at most sportsbooks.
Desure Buie had 15 points for Hofstra and Eli Pemberton chipped in with 15 points. Desure Buie had 2 assists for them, while Jacquil Taylor was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 9 boards.
Drexel got 24 points from Alihan Demir in a losing cause and another 20 points from Trevor John. Camren Wynter contributed 8 assists for them, while Camren Wynter had 7 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Hofstra were victorious, as the score was 39-34 at the break.
Drexel won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 30-27.
Hofstra heads into a battle against Delaware. Drexel, meanwhile, will have their next action against Northeastern.