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Speedy Claxton's Reaction After Leading Hofstra To Its First NCAA Tournament In 25 Years Is Why There's Simply Nothing Better Than March
Hofstra secured the Coastal Athletic Association title with a 75-69 win over Monmouth, led by freshman Preston Edmead's 26 points and ending a 25-year NCAA tournament absence.
- On Tuesday, third-seeded Hofstra defeated Monmouth 75-69 to win the Coastal Athletic Association Tournament, securing the program's first NCAA Tournament appearance in 25 years.
- Hofstra head coach Speedy Claxton, a program alum who played from 1996-2000, took over in the 2021-22 season and has now led the Pride back to the NCAA Tournament.
- Freshman Preston Edmead scored a season-high 26 points, while Silas Sunday grabbed 12 rebounds and teammates Cruz Davis and German Plotnikov added 12 and 10 points respectively.
- Monmouth battled late, with Justin Ray's 3-pointer making it 66-65 and Kavion McClain's four-point play closing to 71-69, but Hofstra secured the automatic bid with free throws down the stretch.
- The Pride now prepare for the NCAA Tournament, with official pairings scheduled to be announced on Sunday.
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Speedy Claxton's Reaction After Leading Hofstra To Its First NCAA Tournament In 25 Years Is Why There's Simply Nothing Better Than March
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Hofstra ends 25-year March Madness drought with tight win over Monmouth in CAA title game
Hofstra will play in the NCAA Tournament in men’s basketball for the first time since making back-to-back appearances under Wright in 2000-01 with a 75-69 victory Tuesday night over Monmouth.
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Preston Edmead scores 26 points and Hofstra wins CAA tourney to end 25-year NCAA Tournament drought
Freshman Preston Edmead scored a season-high 26 points and Hofstra is returning to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in 25 years after defeating Monmouth 75-69 for the Coastal Athletic Association Tournament championship.
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Former NBA Guard Overcome With Emotion After Leading Alma Mater to NCAA Tournament
Former NBA guard Speedy Claxton experienced one of the most emotional moments of his coaching career Tuesday night after guiding his alma mater, the Hofstra Pride men’s basketball, back to the NCAA Tournament. Claxton, who starred at Hofstra from 1996 to 2000 before launching a professional career in the NBA, has been the Pride’s head coach since 2021. Now, just a few years into his tenure on the sideline, he has helped deliver a historic achiev…
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