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Hofstra Ends 25-Year Drought, Wins CAA Championship!

3/11/2026

Summary

Story summary

Hofstra University's men's basketball team defeated Monmouth 75-69 on March 10, 2026 to win the Coastal Athletic Association championship and end a 25-year NCAA Tournament drought.
The victory secures Hofstra an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament, the first since the 2019-20 season was canceled because of COVID-19.
Preston Edmead led Hofstra with 26 points, and Kavion McClain scored 19 for Monmouth.
The Pride shot 82.1 percent from the free-throw line.

History

Historical Context

The NCAA introduced the "one-and-done" rule in 1996, reshaping college basketball by allowing players to enter the NBA after one year. Hofstra University, which last appeared in the NCAA Tournament in 2000, ended a 25-year drought by winning an automatic bid after defeating Monmouth. This victory underscores the evolving landscape of college basketball, where mid-major teams increasingly seek recognition and success.

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Story summary

Hofstra University's men's basketball team defeated Monmouth 75-69 on March 10, 2026 to win the Coastal Athletic Association championship and end a 25-year NCAA Tournament drought.
The victory secures Hofstra an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament, the first since the 2019-20 season was canceled because of COVID-19.
Preston Edmead led Hofstra with 26 points, and Kavion McClain scored 19 for Monmouth.
The Pride shot 82.1 percent from the free-throw line.

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