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Moore Delivers Late in Overtime as Hofstra Edges Iona, 62-59
By Piper Rampage
Hofstra defeated Iona 62-59 in overtime at the David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex in Hempstead, New York, with Justin Moore scoring the final seven points for the Pride, including the game-winning jumper with 22 seconds remaining in overtime. The victory moved Hofstra to 2-2, while Iona fell to 2-3.
Moore led Hofstra with 22 points and eight assists. He scored seven points in overtime, finishing the game with the decisive jumper after the Pride closed the contest on a 7-0 run. Tanner Thomas added 17 points for Hofstra.
The teams were tied 51-51 at the end of regulation. Hofstra had scored 22 points in the first half and 29 in the second, while Iona posted 20 points before halftime and 31 after the break. In overtime, Hofstra outscored the Gaels 11-8 to secure the three-point win.
Iona was led by Kevon Vanderhorst with 15 points. Luke Jungers scored 12, and Keyshawn Mitchell collected a game-high 11 rebounds. The Gaels held advantages in both rebounding and bench scoring, but those margins were not enough to produce a road victory.
Iona outrebounded Hofstra 49-45 and received 27 bench points compared with 12 for the Pride. Hofstra’s late scoring sequence, however, proved decisive. Moore accounted for all seven points in the closing run, including the jumper that put the Pride ahead with 22 seconds left in overtime.
The game was played on Banner Night, when Hofstra raised its 2026 NCAA Tournament banner before the contest. The win also moved the Pride ahead in the all-time series, which now stands at 24-23 in Hofstra’s favor.
Hofstra improved to 2-2 after the overtime result, while Iona moved to 2-3. Moore’s late scoring gave the Pride the difference in a game that remained tied through regulation and required an extra period to determine the winner.
Piper Rampage
Men’s College Basketball, The Library Media
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