BOSTON — In a decisive matchup on Saturday, Hofstra triumphed over Northeastern with a score of 55-37, led by Cruz Davis’s impressive performance, where he logged 22 points.
Davis showcased his shooting prowess, hitting 8 of his 13 attempts from the field, including a remarkable 4 for 5 from three-point territory, contributing significantly to Hofstra’s victory as their record improved to 9-6 overall and 1-1 in the Coastal Athletic Association.

Jean Aranguren supported the team with 14 points, despite struggling with his shooting at 2 of 12, including just 1 of 3 from beyond the arc. He also excelled at the free-throw line, converting 9 of 11 attempts, and secured 10 rebounds throughout the game.

On the opposing side, Rashad King was the standout performer for the Huskies, contributing 16 points alongside 11 rebounds, two steals, and two blocks as they too hold a record of 9-6 and 1-1 in the league. Complementing King’s efforts, Youri Fritz added seven points, along with 10 rebounds and two steals for Northeastern.

The first half concluded with Hofstra down by a single point at 19-18, with Davis accumulating six points up to that point. However, he turned up the heat in the second half, scoring 16 points and helping his team secure an 18-point victory by the game’s end.