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Hofstra Upsets Drexel in Overtime in CAA Semifinal

The loss likely ends Drexel’s NCAA path pending a WNIT or WBIT invitation.

Overview

  • Drexel fell 53-49 in OT to No. 10 seed Hofstra after entering as the No. 3 seed at 21-10 overall and 13-5 in league play.
  • Laine McGurk’s errant inbounds pass set up Sandra Magolico’s tying layup with three seconds left to force overtime.
  • The Pride seized control in the extra period with a 7-0 run, and Magolico’s three-point play put Hofstra up 51-46 with 44 seconds remaining.
  • Amaris Baker led Drexel with 19 points and nine rebounds and Deja Evans added a 15-point, 11-rebound double-double, as both teams struggled from the field.
  • Drexel reached the semifinals by beating Elon 68-53, while Hofstra arrived after upsetting No. 2 Campbell 55-50 to become the lowest seed to make a CAA semifinal.