Tyler Tejada led the Towson Tigers with 16 points, while Dylan Williamson made a crucial three-pointer with just 29.9 seconds remaining, propelling Towson to a 65-60 victory over Hofstra on Thursday evening.
Tejada had a shooting performance of 5 for 15 overall, connecting on 2 of 5 from beyond the arc, and perfect from the free-throw line at 4 of 4. Other notable contributions included Nendah Tarke, who scored 14 points with an efficient 6 of 10 shooting and a 2 for 4 showing from the charity stripe. Messiah Jones also played a significant role, adding 12 points after completing 4 of his 6 shots from the field and 3 of 5 from the free-throw line.
On the opposing side, Hofstra’s Jean Aranguren stole the spotlight with a team-high 14 points and five assists, while Michael Graham contributed 12 points and secured seven rebounds. TJ Gadsden also made his mark on the game with 11 points.
The game started off with Jones scoring seven points during the opening half, but Towson found themselves down 41-32 at halftime. In the second half, Tejada stepped up, leading his team with a total of 11 points, helping Towson close the gap and ultimately secure the win.
Towson will be looking to continue their momentum as they prepare to face Stony Brook at home on Saturday. Meanwhile, Hofstra will be heading to Drexel for their next contest on Monday.