Hofstra Edges Towson 68-65 in OT, Will Play Monmouth for CAA Title

Preston Edmead's late 3-pointer lifts Hofstra to victory in CAA Tournament semifinal

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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Hofstra University's men's basketball team defeated Towson University 68-65 in overtime in a Coastal Athletic Association Tournament semifinal game. Preston Edmead scored 22 points for Hofstra, including a go-ahead 3-pointer with just 3 seconds left in overtime to secure the victory. Hofstra will now advance to play Monmouth University in the CAA Tournament championship game.

Why it matters

This win for Hofstra sets up an exciting championship matchup in the CAA Tournament between two of the conference's top teams. The winner will earn an automatic bid to the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament, making this a high-stakes game with major postseason implications.

The details

In a close, back-and-forth game, Hofstra and Towson were tied 60-60 at the end of regulation, forcing overtime. In the extra period, Edmead hit the game-winning 3-pointer with just 3 seconds left to lift Hofstra to the 68-65 victory.

  • The game was played on Monday, March 10, 2026.
  • Hofstra and Towson were tied 60-60 at the end of regulation, sending the game to overtime.

The players

Preston Edmead

A key player for Hofstra University's men's basketball team, Edmead scored 22 points in the game, including the go-ahead 3-pointer in overtime to secure the victory.

Hofstra University

The Hofstra Pride men's basketball team, which plays in the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) conference, defeated Towson University in the CAA Tournament semifinal to advance to the championship game.

Towson University

The Towson Tigers men's basketball team, which also plays in the CAA conference, lost to Hofstra in the tournament semifinal in a close overtime game.

Monmouth University

Hofstra will now face Monmouth University in the CAA Tournament championship game, with the winner earning an automatic bid to the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament.

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What’s next

The winner of the Hofstra-Monmouth championship game will receive an automatic bid to the 2026 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament.

The takeaway

This thrilling overtime victory for Hofstra sets up an exciting conference championship matchup with Monmouth, with the winner earning a spot in the NCAA Tournament and keeping their season alive.