In a stunning turn of events, Charleston traveled to the David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex and handed Hofstra a devastating 66-64 loss, pulling off a monumental upset. This result sent shockwaves through the college basketball world, as Hofstra, ranked 111 in the net rankings, was expected to dominate Charleston, ranked 174. However, Jlynn Counter and the Charleston squad had other plans, silencing the Hofstra faithful with a gritty, hard-fought victory.
The game got off to a rocky start for Charleston, as they trailed 30-23 at halftime. Biggie Patterson was unstoppable for Hofstra, scoring 12 of his 21 points in the first half and grabbing 7 rebounds. However, Charleston regrouped and refocused, outscoring Hofstra 43-34 in the second half. Jlynn Counter took over, scoring 14 of his 22 points in the second half, including several crucial baskets late. Counter also added 10 rebounds and 5 assists, cementing his status as the game's top performer.
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Patterson's impressive outing was not enough to overcome Counter's heroics, as Charleston's supporting cast chipped in with key contributions. Christian Reeves added 16 points and 13 rebounds, while Martin Kalu chipped in with 8 points. For Hofstra, Preston Edmead scored 18 points, dished out 7 assists, and grabbed 7 rebounds, but it was not enough to overcome the Charleston surge.
This result is a significant upset, as CHD Scout had predicted a Hofstra victory by 6.1 points. The actual outcome was a far cry from the predicted 79-72 score, with Charleston emerging victorious by a slim 2-point margin. The loss is a major blow to Hofstra's tournament hopes, as it counts as a Quadrant 4 loss, while Charleston can add this to their resume as a Quadrant 2 win.
The implications of this result are substantial, as Charleston's victory boosts their tournament chances. With this win, Charleston improves to 14-8 on the season, while Hofstra falls to 13-9. The Cougars want to build on this momentum, while Hofstra must regroup and refocus to get their season back on track. For now, Charleston can bask in the glory of a major upset, one that will undoubtedly be remembered as one of the highlights of their season. This result will undoubtedly have a significant impact on Charleston's tournament resume, as they look to make a push for a postseason berth.