Hofstra knocks down 15 3-pointers in 86-63 rout of Elon
ELON, N.C. -- Eli Pemberton had 26 points as Hofstra routed Elon 86-63 on Thursday night.
Desure Buie had 18 points and 11 assists for Hofstra (16-7, 7-3 Colonial Athletic Conference). Isaac Kante added 16 points and Jalen Ray had 14 as Hofstra hit a season-high 15 3-pointers.
Marcus Sheffield II had 21 points for the Phoenix (6-17, 2-8). Hunter Woods added 16 points and Chuck Hannah had seven rebounds.
The Pride improve to 2-0 against the Phoenix this season. Hofstra defeated Elon 102-75 on Jan. 4. Hofstra matches up against William & Mary on the road on Saturday. Elon faces Northeastern at home on Saturday.
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2020-2021 Colonial Athletic Association Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Madison | 8-2 | - | 13-6 |
| Northeastern | 8-2 | - | 9-8 |
| Charleston | 6-4 | 2 | 9-9 |
| Hofstra | 8-6 | 2 | 12-9 |
| Delaware | 5-4 | 2.5 | 7-7 |
| Drexel | 4-5 | 3.5 | 9-7 |
| William & Mary | 4-6 | 4 | 6-9 |
| Elon | 4-7 | 4.5 | 7-8 |
| Towson | 3-9 | 6 | 4-13 |
| UNC Wilmington | 1-6 | 5.5 | 7-9 |