HOFSTRA PRIDE @ PRINCETON TIGERS

Opening-night sparks for both teams

Hofstra opened with a 97-51 win behind Trey Boyd III’s 18 points and four threes; Joshua DeCady added 12 points and eight rebounds. Princeton won 78-46, led by Dalen Davis (16 points) and Christopher Kirkpatrick (13).

Pride have had the better of the recent series

Hofstra leads the all-time series 5-4 and has won four of the last six meetings, while Princeton took the latest matchup, 74-67, in 2023. Hofstra’s most recent visit to Jadwin Gym ended in an 83-77 win in 2022.

Princeton brings unusual roster continuity

A preseason report says Princeton returns all of last season’s minutes and scoring; Jackson Hicke, Jacob Huggins, and Dalen Davis are among the returning senior captains, while Jack Stanton returns after a foot injury ended his prior season.

Availability and official odds remain unclear

No confirmed starting lineup, game-specific injury report, spread, or total was identified; verify availability and prices closer to tip.

Pick Ideas

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