Hofstra Falls Against Cleveland State – Hofstra University Athletics

Cleveland, OH – Hofstra suffered a 62-46 highway loss to Cleveland State on Saturday from contained in the Wolstein Middle.

Brandy Thomas scored 9 factors to steer the Delight, whereas Rosi Nicholson and Zaniyyah Ross-Barnes scored eight factors every. Alarice Gooden and Zyheima Swint pulled down a team-best seven rebounds apiece, whereas Gooden added seven factors to the trigger, and Emma Von Essen dished out three assists.

The Vikings constructed a fast seven-point lead on the Delight early within the first quarter earlier than Ross-Barnes sunk a jumper to place the Delight on the board. A Nicholson jumper put Hofstra inside three, however Cleveland State scored 9 unanswered factors to construct a 12-point lead with 1:49 to go within the quarter. A layup from Ross-Barnes reduce the Viking run, however the hosts 4 of the ultimate six factors of the quarter to steer 20-8 over Hofstra.

Hofstra reduce Cleveland State’s result in single-digits a number of occasions within the second quarter, closing to inside eight at 3:43 with a pair of Janaia Fargo free throws, however the Vikings scored 5 straight factors to go forward by 13. Kayley Joseph-Bernard sunk a pair of late free throws to place the rating at 34-23 coming into halftime.

Cleveland State upped its result in 20 factors within the third quarter after outscoring Hofstra, 18-9. Hofstra rattled off 9 of the primary 11 factors to start out the fourth quarter, chopping Cleveland State’s result in 12 after a Von Essen three-pointer. The Vikings ended the sport on a 5-2 run to place their lead at 16 on the remaining whistle.

Clevaland State’s Future Leo led all gamers with 19 factors, and Brittni Moore pulled down a game-high 12 rebounds.

Hofstra opens its house schedule on Friday, November 18, at 2 p.m. in opposition to North Carolina Central. Go to HofstraTickets.com to buy tickets on-line or name (516) HOF-TIXX for extra data.

NOTES:
-Hofstra’s all-time document in opposition to Cleveland State falls to 0-2.
-Hofstra edged Cleveland State in rebounds (46-41) and three-point baskets (5-4).
-The Delight had 24 factors off the bench to Cleveland State’s 19.