Hofstra falls to Northeastern despite Tyler Thomas' 32 points
Hofstra Pride guard Tyler Thomas shoots a foul shot against the University of Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens at Hofstra on Jan. 6. Credit: Lee S. Weissman
Tyler Thomas poured in 32 points, including 26 in the second half, but the Pride was unable to put the finishing touches on a comeback as they lost 71-68 to host Northeastern on Thursday night.
Thomas was 9-for-16 from the field in the final 20 minutes and hit five three-pointers in the second half to help the Pride rally from a 19-point deficit at intermission.
The loss drops Hofstra's overall record to 8-8 and 1-2 in CAA play. Northeastern is now 6-10 and 1-2 in the league.
It was all Northeastern in the final six minutes of the first half. Following a three-pointer from Jaquan Carlos with 6:03 left, the Huskies scored the game's next 17 points.
The Pride wasted no time in closing the gap to seven as they used a 14-2 run to open the half to make it 44-37 with 15:32 left. Hofstra tacked on a 17-6 run to take a 54-53 lead following a three-point play from Thomas with 8:57 left, but Northeastern mounted its own rally for the win.
Towson 73, Stony Brook 64: Dean Noll's steal and layup forced overtime for visiting Stony Brook, but Towson outscored the Seawolves 13-4 in the extra period for the win. Noll had 15 points for Stony Brook (8-8, 1-2 CAA).