North Carolina A&T snapped Hofstra’s two-game win streak on Friday afternoon, handing it a 55-40 loss at Entertainment & Sports Arena in the CAA Tournament. The Pride went into halftime with a 24-18 lead, but were unable to hang on, as they were outscored by 21 points in the second half.
Jordyn Dorsey led the way for North Carolina A&T, putting up a game-high 15 points. The Aggies’ offense was able to overcome shooting struggles in this one, accumulating their 55 points on 35% shooting from the field. That offensive output included 4-of-14 shooting from beyond the arc and 15-of-18 shooting on free throws.
Hofstra was led by Zyheima Swint, who scored 10 points while collecting eight boards. Collectively, the Pride were inefficient on offense. They converted on just 25% of field goal attempts and 25% of three-point attempts. They were heavily challenged on field goal attempts in the paint, scoring just 30% of their total points on those shot attempts near the hoop.
- North Carolina A&T recorded a new season-high seven blocks
- It was a rough second-half scoring performance for Hofstra, 16 points marked a season-low
- Two lead changes and two ties were recorded in the game
North Carolina A&T earned a good win against a tough CAA rival in the conference tournament. The Aggies’ next test is a matchup with Stony Brook, which also won its last game, at Entertainment & Sports Arena on March 16. This loss was a rare slip-up for Hofstra, which had been playing well recently.
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