Hofstra men's basketball defeated St. Joseph's University, New York — Long Island 97–51 on Monday in its season opener.
Trey Boyd III led all scorers with 18 points on 7-of-14 shooting, including 4-of-8 from 3-point range. He scored 15 of those points before halftime, helping Hofstra take a 40–23 lead into the break.
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Hofstra seized control with 17:40 remaining in the first half and held the lead for the rest of the game. The Pride extended their advantage with a 15–3 run in the second half, growing a 22-point lead into a 34-point margin.
Joshua DeCady added 12 points and eight rebounds on 4-of-8 shooting and 3-of-5 free throws. Nick Jefferson finished with 11 points — nine in the second half — shooting 4-of-12 overall and 1-of-4 from 3-point range.
Moose McLaurin led St. Joseph's University, New York — Long Island with 11 points. The game was played in Hempstead, N.Y.
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