Hofstra Pride Defeats La Salle Explorers 63-58
Friday, November 28, 2025, 2:00 PM ET · The Palestra
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Who won Hofstra Pride vs La Salle Explorers?
Hofstra Pride beat La Salle Explorers 63-58 at The Palestra on November 28, 2025.
In a closely contested matchup, the Hofstra Pride emerged victorious against the La Salle Explorers with a final score of 63-58. This game took place at The Palestra on November 28, 2025, and showcased the competitive spirit of both teams in the NCAAB season. Hofstra's win improved their record to 4-3, while La Salle fell to 3-5.
Both teams entered the game with similar records, with La Salle holding a home record of 4-2 and Hofstra boasting a 3-0 record at home but struggling with a 2-5 record on the road. This fixture was significant as it highlighted the contrasting performances of the teams in their recent outings. La Salle had a mixed record of 5-5 in their last ten games, with an average of 71.3 points scored and 69.7 points allowed. Their last five games showed a record of 2-3, with an average of 67.0 points scored and 69.8 points allowed. In contrast, Hofstra also had a record of 5-5 in their last ten games, but they averaged 74.6 points scored and 67.5 points allowed. Their last five games reflected a similar 2-3 record, with an average of 81.0 points scored and 76.4 points allowed.
The game was characterized by a back-and-forth scoring battle, particularly in the second half. Hofstra's Cruz Davis made a crucial jumper that brought the score to 56-54 in favor of Hofstra. La Salle's Jerome Brewer Jr. quickly responded with a layup, tying the game at 56. However, Hofstra's Biggie Patterson made two free throws, regaining the lead at 58-56. Preston Edmead then hit a pivotal three-point jumper, extending Hofstra's lead to 61-56. La Salle attempted to close the gap with another jumper from Brewer Jr., but Hofstra maintained their lead with Edmead contributing additional free throws to finalize the score at 63-58.
In terms of injuries, the block did not specify any players missing from either team, suggesting that both sides were at full strength for this encounter.
The betting market had favored Hofstra in this matchup, with odds reflecting their slight edge over La Salle. The conditions for the game were typical for an indoor basketball setting, with no adverse weather factors affecting play.
Viewers should have noted the intensity of the game, particularly in the second half, where every possession counted and the lead changed hands multiple times. The scoring plays highlighted the importance of free throws and three-point shooting, which ultimately played a decisive role in Hofstra's victory.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | — | 138.5 o -115 / u -105 | Hofstra Pride — · La Salle Explorers — |
Leaders
- PointsJerome Brewer Jr.13La Salle Explorers
- AssistsEric Acker6La Salle Explorers
- ReboundsJerome Brewer Jr.6La Salle Explorers
- PointsCruz Davis22Hofstra Pride
- AssistsCruz Davis5Hofstra Pride
- ReboundsSilas Sunday6Hofstra Pride
Recent form
La Salle Explorers
Last 10: 5-5Streak W171.3 scored · 69.7 allowed per game4-2 at home
- W75-46vs Lancaster Bible ChargersNov 22
- L55-70vs Villanova WildcatsNov 20
- L69-83vs Penn State Nittany LionsNov 15
- L63-90at Temple OwlsNov 12
- W73-60vs Monmouth HawksNov 8
- W87-59vs Coppin State EaglesNov 5
- L70-75at Saint Joseph's HawksMar 13
- W78-71at Massachusetts MinutemenMar 12
- W81-74vs Saint Joseph's HawksMar 8
- L62-69at George Mason PatriotsMar 6
Hofstra Pride
Last 10: 5-5Streak L174.6 scored · 67.5 allowed per game2-5 away
- L76-81at Temple OwlsNov 20
- W83-77at Bucknell BisonNov 15
- W95-61vs Molloy LionsNov 10
- L73-81at Iona GaelsNov 8
- L78-82at UCF KnightsNov 4
- L60-65at Monmouth HawksMar 9
- W77-55vs North Carolina A&T AggiesMar 7
- W70-49vs North Carolina A&T AggiesMar 1
- L56-59at Stony Brook SeawolvesFeb 28
- W78-65at Delaware Blue HensFeb 22
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 |
| Saint Louis | 29-6 | - | 15-3 |
| VCU | 28-8 | - | 15-3 |
| Saint Joseph's | 24-12 | 2 | 13-5 |
| Dayton | 25-12 | 3 | 12-6 |
| George Mason | 23-10 | 4 | 11-7 |
| Davidson | 20-14 | 5 | 10-8 |
| Duquesne | 18-15 | 6 | 9-9 |
| George Washington | 19-16 | 7 | 8-10 |
| Fordham | 17-15 | 7 | 8-10 |
| Rhode Island | 16-16 | 8 | 7-11 |
| Richmond | 15-17 | 10 | 5-13 |
| La Salle | 9-23 | 10 | 5-13 |
| St. Bonaventure | 17-17 | 11 | 4-14 |
| Loyola Chicago | 9-24 | 11 | 4-14 |
Box score
| Stat | Hofstra Pride | La Salle Explorers |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 24-59 | 23-58 |
| Field goal % | 41 | 40 |
| Three-pointers | 9-26 | 3-15 |
| Three-point % | 35 | 20 |
| Free throws | 6-11 | 9-12 |
| Free throw % | 55 | 75 |
| Rebounds | 33 | 38 |
| Offensive rebounds | 10 | 12 |
| Defensive rebounds | 23 | 26 |
| Assists | 13 | 14 |
| Steals | 5 | 6 |
| Blocks | 5 | 5 |
| Turnovers | 13 | 14 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 14 | 15 |
| Fast-break points | 9 | 8 |
| Points in the paint | 16 | 34 |
| Fouls | 14 | 15 |
| Largest lead | 9 | 2 |
How the scoring went
- 1st Half23-21German Plotnikov made Jumper. Assisted by Preston Edmead.
- 1st Half23-23Jerome Brewer Jr. made Layup. Assisted by Rob Dockery.
- 1st Half26-23Biggie Patterson made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Preston Edmead.
- 1st Half26-25Eric Acker made Dunk. Assisted by Edwin Daniel.
- 1st Half26-26Eric Acker made Free Throw.
- 1st Half26-28Jerome Brewer Jr. made Layup.
- 1st Half29-28German Plotnikov made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Biggie Patterson.
- 1st Half31-28Biggie Patterson made Layup. Assisted by Cruz Davis.
- 1st Half31-30Jerome Brewer Jr. made Jumper. Assisted by Eric Acker.
- 1st Half34-30Cruz Davis made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Preston Edmead.
- 2nd Half36-30Biggie Patterson made Jumper.
- 2nd Half36-32Eric Acker made Layup. Assisted by Noah Collier.
- 2nd Half38-32Cruz Davis made Dunk. Assisted by Victory Onuetu.
- 2nd Half38-34Noah Collier made Layup. Assisted by Ashton Walker.
- 2nd Half40-34Cruz Davis made Jumper. Assisted by Preston Edmead.
- 2nd Half40-36Eric Acker made Jumper.
- 2nd Half40-37Justin Archer made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half42-37Joshua DeCady made Layup.
- 2nd Half42-39Jaeden Marshall made Layup.
- 2nd Half45-39Preston Edmead made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half45-40Justin Archer made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half45-41Justin Archer made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half47-41Biggie Patterson made Jumper. Assisted by Cruz Davis.
- 2nd Half47-43Justin Archer made Layup.
- 2nd Half49-43Cruz Davis made Jumper.
- 2nd Half49-45Noah Collier made Two Point Tip Shot.
- 2nd Half52-45German Plotnikov made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Preston Edmead.
- 2nd Half54-45Cruz Davis made Layup.
- 2nd Half54-48Ashton Walker made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Rob Dockery.
- 2nd Half54-51Jerome Brewer Jr. made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Ashton Walker.
- 2nd Half54-52Edwin Daniel made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half54-54Rob Dockery made Layup. Assisted by Eric Acker.
- 2nd Half56-54Cruz Davis made Jumper.
- 2nd Half56-56Jerome Brewer Jr. made Layup.
- 2nd Half57-56Biggie Patterson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half58-56Biggie Patterson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half61-56Preston Edmead made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half61-58Jerome Brewer Jr. made Jumper. Assisted by Josiah Harris.
- 2nd Half62-58Preston Edmead made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half63-58Preston Edmead made Free Throw.
Win probability
Above the line favours La Salle Explorers, below favours Hofstra Pride.
Venue
- The PalestraPhiladelphia, PA
- OfficialsTim Kelly, Greg Moyer, Ed Corliss
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