Hofstra achieved a narrow victory over Seton Hall with a final score of 49-48 in a tense match held on Wednesday night. Jean Aranguren was instrumental for the Pride, finishing the game with 13 points and providing six assists. His performance helped Hofstra improve their season record to 3-0. Jaquan Sanders also played a pivotal role, contributing 12 points, while Cruz Davis chipped in with nine points.

For Seton Hall, Chaunce Jenkins was the standout player, scoring 18 points along with two steals. His efforts were bolstered by Dylan Addae-Wusu, who managed to record 11 points, eight rebounds, and four assists. Addae-Wusu made a crucial three-point shot with just 51 seconds left in the game, marking the final points for the Pirates, who now sit at 1-2 for the season.

The game unfolded with a tight first half, where Kijan Robinson scored six points, guiding Hofstra into halftime down by just two at 24-22. The second half proved to be an entertaining battle, as Hofstra’s Sanders scored 10 points, leading to a fierce competition that saw five lead changes and three ties throughout the half. Ultimately, Hofstra managed to claim victory in this closely contested matchup.