Hofstra Pride @ Massachusetts Minutemen
Aranguren scores seven points in OT as Hofstra remains unbeaten, knocking off UMass 75-71
AMHERST, Mass. -- — Jean Aranguren scored seven of his 20 points in overtime, hitting 5 of 6 from the line, to lift Hofstra to a 75-71 win over Massachusetts on Saturday night.
Cruz Davis scored 21 points and contributed six rebounds for the unbeaten Pride (4-0). Aranguren shot 6 for 19 (2 for 8 from 3-point range) and 6 of 7 from the free-throw line while grabbing 11 rebounds. TJ Gadsden had nine points and went 3 of 5 from the field (1 for 3 from 3-point range).
Jaylen Curry led the Minutemen (1-3) in scoring, finishing with 22 points, six rebounds and six assists. Rahsool Diggins added 16 points and six rebounds for UMass. Daniel Hankins-Sanford also had 12 points, two steals and two blocks.
Davis put up 11 points in the first half for Hofstra, who led 35-30 at the break. Hofstra was outscored by five points in the second half and the teams finished regulation tied 63-63.
Hofstra plays Tuesday against Florida State on the road, and UMass takes on Temple on Saturday.
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Game Information
Amherst, MA
Referee:Tony Chiazza
Referee:Tony Crisp
Referee:Kellen Miliner
2025-26 Standings
| Coastal Athletic Association | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNC Wilmington | 15-3 | - | 27-7 |
| Charleston | 14-4 | 1 | 21-11 |
| Hofstra | 12-6 | 3 | 24-11 |
| Monmouth | 11-7 | 4 | 19-15 |
| William & Mary | 10-8 | 5 | 20-12 |
| Drexel | 10-8 | 5 | 17-16 |
| Towson | 9-9 | 6 | 19-15 |
| Stony Brook | 9-9 | 6 | 17-15 |
| Campbell | 8-10 | 7 | 16-18 |
| Hampton | 7-11 | 8 | 13-19 |
| Elon | 6-12 | 9 | 14-18 |
| North Carolina A&T | 4-14 | 11 | 11-19 |
| Northeastern | 2-16 | 13 | 7-24 |
| Mid-American Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami (OH) | 18-0 | - | 32-2 |
| Akron | 17-1 | 1 | 29-6 |
| Kent State | 14-4 | 4 | 24-10 |
| Toledo | 11-7 | 7 | 19-15 |
| Bowling Green | 9-9 | 9 | 18-14 |
| Ohio | 9-9 | 9 | 15-17 |
| Buffalo | 7-11 | 11 | 17-15 |
| Massachusetts | 7-11 | 11 | 17-16 |
| Ball State | 7-11 | 11 | 12-19 |
| Central Michigan | 6-12 | 12 | 10-21 |
| Western Michigan | 4-14 | 14 | 10-21 |
| Eastern Michigan | 4-14 | 14 | 10-21 |
| Northern Illinois | 4-14 | 14 | 9-21 |
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