Hofstra Pride Dominates Towson Tigers in CAA Tournament

Top-seeded Hofstra cruises to victory, advances to NCAA Tournament

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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The 3-seeded Hofstra Pride easily defeated the Towson Tigers in the CAA Tournament, winning by a final score of 71-49. This was the second time this season Hofstra swept the season series against Towson, having also won the previous matchup by double digits on the road. Hofstra's victory sets them up with a clear path to an NCAA Tournament appearance.

Why it matters

Hofstra's dominant performance over Towson solidifies their status as the top team remaining in the CAA Tournament. With the two higher seeds already eliminated, Hofstra is now the favorite to win the conference tournament and secure an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament.

The details

Hofstra led wire-to-wire, jumping out to a big early lead and never letting Towson get back into the game. The Pride's stifling defense held Towson to just 49 points, while their efficient offense scored 71 points. This was Hofstra's second blowout win over Towson this season, having also defeated the Tigers by double digits on the road last month.

  • Hofstra defeated Towson 71-49 on Monday, March 9, 2026.
  • Hofstra also won the previous matchup against Towson earlier this season.

The players

Hofstra Pride

The Hofstra Pride are the 3-seed in the CAA Tournament, and are now the highest remaining seed after the top two teams were upset in the previous round.

Towson Tigers

The Towson Tigers were the 2-seed in the CAA Tournament, but were blown out by Hofstra in the latest matchup.

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What they’re saying

“We knew we had to come out strong against Towson and set the tone early. Our defense was the key to getting this win and putting ourselves in position to make the NCAA Tournament.”

— Cruz Davis, Hofstra Guard (draftkings.com)

What’s next

Hofstra will now advance to the CAA Tournament championship game, where they will look to secure an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament.

The takeaway

Hofstra's dominant victory over Towson demonstrates their status as the team to beat in the CAA Tournament. With the top two seeds already eliminated, the Pride have a clear path to an NCAA Tournament appearance if they can continue their strong play.