Nov. 25, 2000

Box Score

Stony Brook, N.Y. - Hofstra (4-0) outscored Stony Brook (1-2) 14-8 over the final 6:20 to put away the Seawolves, 72-60, Saturday afternoon at the USB Sports Complex.

After falling behind by as many as 18 points in the second half, the Seawolves cut the lead to just six points with just over six minutes remaining. Senior Josh Little nailed 4-of-4 free throws and a three-pointer to fuel the comeback as USB drew within 58-52. However, the Pride responded with a run of their own, as Jason Hernandez connected on 3-of-4 free throws and a jumper to extend Hoftra's lead to 67-56 with just 1:33 remaining. Norman Richardson, who led the Pride with 17 points on the afternoon, nailed 5-of-6 free throws to seal the victory for Hofstra.

The Pride raced to an 11-2 lead to open the game, but Stony Brook came storming back, outscoring Hofstra 12-0 over the next three minutes to pull ahead 14-11. Senior Chris Balliro led the offensive onslaught, scoring two layups and three free throws, while senior Josh Little chipped in with a jumper and a three-pointer. The Seawolves' lead grew to four points at 22-18 on Balliro's three with 7:34 remaining in the first half. Hoftra's Joel Suarez responded with two three-pointers and a jumper, eight of his 12 total points, to give the Pride the 33-28 halftime lead.

Balliro led Stony Brook with 15 points and 8 rebounds, while Little had 12 points on the afternoon. Freshman D.J. Munir contributed 10 points, while Leon Brisport chipped in with nine points and five boards.

Richardson led four Hoftra players in double figures. Greg Springfield had 15 points and 10 rebounds, while Suarez and Rick Apodaca chipped in with 12 and 10, respectively.

For Hofstra, the win extends their advantage in the all-time series to 13-1.

Stony Brook returns to action on Wednesday, Nov. 29, when the Seawolves travel to New Hampshire. Tip-off is 7 p.m.