HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. (AP)  Eli Pemberton scored 20 points and grabbed four boards as Hofstra rallied i...

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<p>HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. (AP)  Eli Pemberton scored 20 points and grabbed four boards as Hofstra rallied in the second period to edge Coppin State 74-72 in a season opener for both teams on Friday night.</p>
<p>Pemberton was 7 of 12 from the field including four 3-pointers for the Pride. Deron Powers added 12 points with four rebounds and five assists. Rokas Gustys had 10 points and led the team with 23 rebounds.</p>
<p>Desure Buie sank a 3-pointer midway through the second half to tie it 50-50 after Hofstra trailed 36-28 at halftime. Pemberton hit a 3 to give the Pride a 69-66 advantage with 2:26 to play and they held on for the win.</p>
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<p>Hofstra led 23-19 with 8:12 to play in the first half but Coppin State went 17-5 after that to lead 36-28 at the break.</p>
<p>Joshua Treadwell led the Eagles with 25 points and eight rebounds.</p>
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Hofstra rallies in second half to edge Coppin State 74-72

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Keith Fogleman, William Flowers Jr., Mike Millione

J. Treadwell (COPP): 25 PTS, 8 REB, 1 STL
R. Gustys (HOFS): 10 PTS, 23 REB, 2 STL

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HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. (AP)  Eli Pemberton scored 20 points and grabbed four boards as Hofstra rallied in the second period to edge Coppin State 74-72 in a season opener for both teams on Friday night.
Pemberton was 7 of 12 from the field including four 3-pointers for the Pride. Deron Powers added 12 points with four rebounds and five assists. Rokas Gustys had 10 points and led the team with 23 rebounds.

Hofstra rallies in second half to edge Coppin State 74-72

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