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Hofstra Pride vs UNC Wilmington Seahawks Recap - Hofstra Wins 63-61

Hofstra grabbed a 63-61 win over UNC Wilmington on Thursday, behind a 15-point effort from Tareq Coburn at Raiford G. Trask Coliseum.

Hofstra earned a straight-up victory but suffered an ATS defeat in failing to cover the -8.0-point spread.

Eli Pemberton had 14 points for Hofstra and Desure Buie chipped in with 12 points. Jalen Ray had 2 assists for them, while Tareq Coburn was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 9 boards.

UNC Wilmington got a 17-point performance from Mike Okauru, who was supported by 12 points from Shykeim Phillips. Ty Gadsden had 3 assists in a losing cause for UNC Wilmington, while Imajae Dodd grabbed 9 rebounds.

Hofstra was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.

UNC Wilmington won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 33-29.

Hofstra looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the College of Charleston. UNC Wilmington will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Northeastern.