NCAAB · Final

Charleston Edges Hofstra in Close Contest

Thursday, January 29, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex

Charleston Cougars 66, Hofstra Pride 64, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Charleston Cougars vs Hofstra Pride?

Charleston Cougars beat Hofstra Pride 66-64 at David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex on January 29, 2026.

Who was favored in Charleston Cougars vs Hofstra Pride?

Hofstra Pride were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -162 (about 62% implied). The underdog won.

In a tightly contested matchup, the Charleston Cougars narrowly defeated the Hofstra Pride with a final score of 66-64. This game, held at the David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex, showcased the resilience of both teams, but ultimately, Charleston's late-game execution secured their victory.

Charleston entered the game with a strong recent form, boasting a record of 8-2 in their last ten games. Their scoring average during this stretch was 81.1 points per game, while allowing an average of 77.1 points. The Cougars were on a two-game winning streak, having recently defeated Elon Phoenix and Campbell Fighting Camels. In contrast, Hofstra struggled, losing their last four games and holding a record of 6-4 over their last ten. The Pride averaged 76.1 points scored and allowed 73.8 points during this period. Their recent form included a tough loss to William & Mary Tribe, where they fell 82-89.

At home, Hofstra had a record of 3-1 in their last four games, but their overall home record stood at 13-9. Conversely, Charleston's away performance was mixed, with a 2-2 record in their last four away games, contributing to their overall record of 14-8. The previous meeting between these two teams occurred on January 10, 2025, where Hofstra lost to Charleston 61-67, marking an ongoing challenge for the Pride against the Cougars.

In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details, but any absence of key players could have impacted Hofstra's performance, especially given their recent struggles. The betting odds from DraftKings indicated Hofstra as a slight favorite with a spread of -2.5 and a total set at 148.5. The moneyline reflected Hofstra at -162 and Charleston at 136, suggesting a competitive matchup.

The game conditions were conducive to a high-energy performance, with both teams needing to capitalize on their scoring opportunities. Viewers were treated to a thrilling second half, where Charleston's Connor Hickman made critical free throws to extend their lead. Hofstra's Preston Edmead responded with layups, but it was not enough to overcome Charleston's advantage. The final minutes were marked by free throws from both sides, highlighting the tension and stakes of the game.

Overall, this matchup was significant not only for its competitive nature but also for its implications in the standings and the ongoing rivalry between these two programs.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	HOF -2.5	148.5 o -112 / u -108	Charleston Cougars +136 · Hofstra Pride -162

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Leaders

PointsBiggie Patterson21Hofstra Pride
AssistsPreston Edmead7Hofstra Pride
ReboundsBiggie Patterson11Hofstra Pride
PointsJlynn Counter22Charleston Cougars
AssistsJlynn Counter5Charleston Cougars
ReboundsChristian Reeves13Charleston Cougars

Recent form

Hofstra Pride

Last 10: 6-4Streak L476.1 scored · 73.8 allowed per game3-1 at home

L82-89at William & Mary TribeJan 24
L78-79at North Carolina A&T AggiesJan 23
L85-89vs Elon PhoenixJan 17
L71-76at Stony Brook SeawolvesJan 16
W67-64vs Monmouth HawksJan 10
W78-67at Towson TigersJan 8
W70-67at Drexel DragonsJan 3
W86-72vs Campbell Fighting CamelsDec 30
W74-66vs Quinnipiac BobcatsDec 21
W70-69at Syracuse OrangeDec 13

Charleston Cougars

Last 10: 8-2Streak W281.1 scored · 77.1 allowed per game2-2 away

W80-70vs Elon PhoenixJan 24
W87-83vs Campbell Fighting CamelsJan 23
L106-112at Stony Brook SeawolvesJan 17
L52-61at Towson TigersJan 16
W74-70vs Hampton PiratesJan 10
W88-79vs William & Mary TribeJan 6
W85-81at Elon PhoenixDec 31
W72-63vs Drexel DragonsDec 30
W85-74at Northern Kentucky NorseDec 21
W82-78vs The Citadel BulldogsDec 18

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
UNC Wilmington	27-7	-	15-3
Charleston	21-11	1	14-4
Hofstra	24-11	3	12-6
Monmouth	19-15	4	11-7
William & Mary	20-12	5	10-8
Drexel	17-16	5	10-8
Towson	19-15	6	9-9
Stony Brook	17-15	6	9-9
Campbell	16-18	7	8-10
Hampton	13-19	8	7-11
Elon	14-18	9	6-12
North Carolina A&T	11-19	11	4-14
Northeastern	7-24	13	2-16

Box score

Stat	Charleston Cougars	Hofstra Pride
Field goals	25-66	26-78
Field goal %	38	33
Three-pointers	3-18	10-32
Three-point %	17	31
Free throws	13-22	2-5
Free throw %	59	40
Rebounds	49	50
Offensive rebounds	17	22
Defensive rebounds	32	28
Assists	11	16
Steals	3	6
Blocks	10	5
Turnovers	9	10
Team turnovers	1	2
Technical fouls	1	1
Technical fouls, total	1	1
Flagrant fouls	0	1
Points off turnovers	12	6
Fast-break points	16	12
Points in the paint	38	28
Fouls	15	19
Largest lead	8	11
Lead changes	4	4
Time in front	18	73

How the scoring went

2nd Half26-30Jlynn Counter makes 28-foot three point jumper (Connor Hickman assists)
2nd Half26-33Preston Edmead makes 25-foot three point jumper (Cruz Davis assists)
2nd Half27-33Connor Hickman makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half27-36Preston Edmead makes 27-foot three point jumper (Silas Sunday assists)
2nd Half29-36Jlynn Counter makes driving layup
2nd Half29-38Preston Edmead makes driving layup
2nd Half29-40Biggie Patterson makes 10-foot floating jump shot (Preston Edmead assists)
2nd Half30-40Christian Reeves makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half32-40Jlynn Counter makes driving layup
2nd Half32-42Cruz Davis makes driving layup
2nd Half34-42Christian Reeves makes layup
2nd Half36-42Jlynn Counter makes driving layup
2nd Half38-42Jlynn Counter makes layup
2nd Half38-45Preston Edmead makes 24-foot three point jumper (Alex Tsynkevich assists)
2nd Half40-45Chris Davis Jr. makes driving layup (Chadlyn Traylor assists)
2nd Half40-47Silas Sunday makes 5-foot hook shot
2nd Half42-47Chol Machot makes layup
2nd Half44-47Christian Reeves makes layup (Jlynn Counter assists)
2nd Half45-47Christian Reeves makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half47-47Christian Reeves makes layup
2nd Half47-50Biggie Patterson makes 24-foot three point jumper (German Plotnikov assists)
2nd Half49-50Christian Reeves makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half50-50Jlynn Counter makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half51-50Jlynn Counter makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half54-50Jlynn Counter makes 26-foot three point jumper (Connor Hickman assists)
2nd Half56-50Christian Reeves makes 1-foot dunk (Connor Hickman assists)
2nd Half58-50Colby Duggan makes 1-foot dunk (Jlynn Counter assists)
2nd Half58-52Biggie Patterson makes layup
2nd Half60-52Christian Reeves makes 7-foot floating jump shot
2nd Half60-55German Plotnikov makes 26-foot three pointer (Cruz Davis assists)
2nd Half62-55Jlynn Counter makes 16-foot turnaround jump shot
2nd Half62-58Cruz Davis makes 23-foot three point jumper (Biggie Patterson assists)
2nd Half63-58Connor Hickman makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half64-58Connor Hickman makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half64-59Preston Edmead makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half64-60Preston Edmead makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half65-60Jlynn Counter makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half65-62Silas Sunday makes layup (Preston Edmead assists)
2nd Half66-62Jlynn Counter makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half66-64Preston Edmead makes layup