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Recap - Hofstra Defeats San Jose State 85-76

Aaron Estrada scored 27 points for Hofstra on Thursday, leading them to a 85-76 victory over San Jose State at Provident Credit Union Event Center.

Bettors who backed Hofstra were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -2.5 at sportsbooks.

Tyler Thomas had 15 points for Hofstra and German Plotnikov chipped in with 12 points. Aaron Estrada had 5 assists for them, while Nelson Boachie-Yiadom was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.

San Jose State got a 17-point performance from Tibet Gorener, who was supported by 17 points from Alvaro Cardenas. Omari Moore had 6 assists in a losing cause for San Jose State, while Sage Tolbert III grabbed 12 rebounds.

Hofstra trailed at halftime, $HalfScore.

San Jose State won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 29-28.

Hofstra looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the St. Mary's. San Jose State will aim to get back on the winning track at Northern Colorado.