ncaab Game Recap
Monmouth Falls 94-74 Against Hofstra - Game Recap
Monmouth was run off the court by Hofstra on Saturday as they blasted them 94-74 at Mack Sports Complex.
Bettors who backed Hofstra were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -6.5 at sportsbooks.
Desure Buie had 17 points for Hofstra and Eli Pemberton chipped in with 17 points. Desure Buie had 8 assists for them, while Tareq Coburn was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 12 boards.
Monmouth got a 13-point performance from Deion Hammond, who was supported by 10 points from Nikkei Rutty. George Papas had 7 assists in a losing cause for Monmouth, while Nikkei Rutty grabbed 7 rebounds.
Hofstra was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Hofstra heads into a battle against Bucknell. Monmouth, meanwhile, will have their next action against Kansas State.