Pemberton carries Hofstra over Charleston 76-63
HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. -- Eli Pemberton matched his career high with 28 points and Hofstra beat College of Charleston 76-63 on Thursday night for its fifth straight victory.
Jalen Ray had 14 points for Hofstra (19-7, 10-3 Colonial Athletic Conference). Desure Buie added 13 points and six assists, and Isaac Kante had 11 points and 11 rebounds. Eli Pemberton made two 3-pointers for Hofstra to reach 192 in his career, tying for fifth in program history.
Grant Riller had 27 points for the Cougars (15-11, 9-5). Brevin Galloway added six steals.
The Pride evened the season series against the Cougars with the win. Charleston defeated Hofstra 69-67 on Jan. 18. Hofstra matches up against UNC Wilmington at home on Saturday. Charleston plays Northeastern on the road on Saturday.
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2020-2021 Colonial Athletic Association Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeastern | 7-0 | - | 8-5 |
| Towson | 2-1 | 3 | 3-5 |
| Hofstra | 3-3 | 3.5 | 7-6 |
| Charleston | 3-3 | 3.5 | 5-8 |
| James Madison | 1-1 | 3.5 | 6-5 |
| Drexel | 2-3 | 4 | 7-5 |
| William & Mary | 2-4 | 4.5 | 4-7 |
| Delaware | 2-4 | 4.5 | 4-7 |
| UNC Wilmington | 1-2 | 4 | 7-5 |
| Elon | 0-2 | 4.5 | 3-3 |