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Stony Brook (1-2) at Hofstra (1-2, 0-0 AE) – 7:00 PM EST (FloHoops)
One of our favorite rivalries takes place tonight – the Seawolves of Stony Brook will go west on the Long Island Expressway to take on Hofstra in the Battle for Long Island. Like many teams, Stony Brook has had a little difficulty in getting games in, but have managed to get three games in, including an overtime win against Fairfield at home. The Seawolves did jump out to a 33-27 lead in the first half against St. John’s before the Johnnies took control with a 22-2 run that eventually resulted in a 20+ point victory. Three players for Stony Brook average double figures in points – including Juan Felix Rodriguez (13.7 PPG) and Dayton transfer Frankie Policelli (13.0 PPG).
Hofstra has managed to play one more home game than Stony Brook, but after a season-opening loss at Rutgers, the Pride managed only a split of their two home games with a win against Fairleigh Dickinson and a loss against Rick Pitino’s Iona Gaels. Isaac Kante (13.3 PPG/11.3 RPG) is averaging a double-double for Hofstra in their first three games this season.