Pride Prevails in Overtime: Undefeated 4-0 Win at Massachusetts – Game Highlights & Analysis

Pride Prevails in Overtime: Undefeated 4-0 Win at Massachusetts – Game Highlights & Analysis

November 17, 2024 Catherine Williams - Chief Editor Sports

Hofstra Men’s Basketball Wins Against Massachusetts

On Saturday evening, the Hofstra men’s basketball team achieved a 75-71 victory against Massachusetts at the Mullins Center. Jean Aranguren led the team with 20 points and a career-high 11 rebounds. Cruz Davis also had a standout performance, scoring a career-high 21 points along with six rebounds and four assists.

Hofstra improved to 4-0 for the second time in three seasons, matching their start from the 2022-23 season.

The game saw Hofstra establish a 13-point lead in the first half, with KiJan Robinson’s three-pointer making the score 28-15. The team went into halftime with a five-point lead. Early in the second half, Aranguren’s four-point play pushed Hofstra’s lead to 42-34.

Massachusetts bounced back, tying the game at 54 with a 9-0 run. In the closing moments, the game went into overtime. Aranguren scored the first six points of overtime, putting Hofstra ahead 69-63. Despite a push from the Minutemen, Michael Graham’s offensive rebound and putback set the score at 71-68. Hofstra held onto a slim lead and secured the win with key defensive stops and free throws.

Key Contributors:

  • Jean Aranguren: 20 points, 11 rebounds
  • Cruz Davis: 21 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists
  • TJ Gadsden: 9 points, 12 rebounds
  • KiJan Robinson: 8 points

For Massachusetts, Jaylen Curry led with 22 points, while Rahsool Diggins added 16 points and six rebounds. The Minutemen are now 1-3 this season.

Next Game Information
Hofstra will face Florida State on November 19, 2024, at 7 PM. The game will be available on ACCNX and WRHU (HAWC).

Game Notes

  • Hofstra now leads the all-time series against Massachusetts 2-3, marking their first win since the 1971-72 season.
  • This was Hofstra’s second double-double this season.
  • Aranguren and Davis are the first pair of Hofstra players to score at least 20 points in a game this season.
  • This game marked Hofstra’s first overtime match since their victory over High Point on November 22, 2023.