| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNCW | 27 | 37 | 64 |
| HOF | 48 | 30 | 78 |
Kante, Pemberton lead Hofstra past UNC Wilmington 78-64
HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. -- Isaac Kante scored a career-high 23 points with 14 rebounds, Eli Pemberton scored 23 and Hofstra rolled past UNC Wilmington 78-64 on Saturday to hand Pride coach Joe Mihalich his 400th career victory.
Kante knocked down 6 of 8 shots from the floor and made 11 of 16 free throws for the Pride (20-7, 11-3 Colonial Athletic Association). The junior notched his eighth double-double of the season. Pemberton buried 7 of 14 shots and all eight of his free throws. Tareq Coburn hit three 3-pointers and scored 12 with eight rebounds and four assists as Hofstra won its sixth straight game.
Freshman Shykeim Phillips had 14 points to lead the Seahawks (8-20, 3-12). Ty Gadsden added 11 points, while Marten Linssen and reserve Jaylen Sims both scored 10.
Hofstra shot 46% from the floor but made only 8 of 26 (31%) from beyond the arc. The Pride sank 24 of 32 free throws. UNC Wilmington shot 42% overall and 35% from distance (6 of 17). The Seahawks hit 16 of 19 foul shots.
The Pride improve to 2-0 against the Seahawks this season. Hofstra defeated UNC Wilmington 63-61 on Jan. 16.
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2020-2021 Colonial Athletic Association Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Madison | 8-1 | - | 13-5 |
| Northeastern | 8-2 | 0.5 | 9-8 |
| Charleston | 6-4 | 2.5 | 9-9 |
| Hofstra | 8-6 | 2.5 | 12-9 |
| Delaware | 5-4 | 3 | 7-7 |
| William & Mary | 4-6 | 4.5 | 6-9 |
| Drexel | 3-5 | 4.5 | 8-7 |
| Elon | 3-7 | 5.5 | 6-8 |
| Towson | 3-9 | 6.5 | 4-13 |
| UNC Wilmington | 1-5 | 5.5 | 7-8 |