Hofstra used early defense and key late baskets to beat Coppin State, 58-54, earning its second straight win. Ema Karim led the Pride with 14 points, and Angel Jones added 11 points and seven assists. Hofstra never trailed and improved to 2-1.

By the Numbers
  • Hofstra forced 22 turnovers and scored 30 points off them.
  • The Pride had 10 steals and outrebounded Coppin State, 39-36.
  • Karim made a career-best four 3-pointers; Felicia Jacobs grabbed a career-high 11 rebounds.
Yes, But

Hofstra built a 10-point fourth-quarter lead, but Coppin State rallied to within three with 1:26 left. Timely baskets by Comari Mitchell and Jones helped the Pride close it out.

What's Next

Hofstra visits Iona on Sunday, Nov. 15, at 1 p.m. The game will stream on ESPN+.

Bottom Line

Hofstra’s defense created the difference, while its composure in the final minutes preserved a narrow win.