Burford leads Elon against Hofstra after 31-point game

Elon Phoenix (8-21, 5-11 CAA) at Hofstra Pride (19-9, 11-4 CAA)

Hempstead, New York; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Elon visits the Hofstra Pride after Darius Burford scored 31 points in Elon's 71-60 loss to the Drexel Dragons.

The Pride are 10-1 in home games. Hofstra has a 4-2 record in one-possession games.

The Phoenix are 5-11 against CAA opponents. Elon has a 5-13 record in games decided by 10 or more points.

The teams play for the second time this season in CAA play. The Pride won the last meeting 97-64 on Feb. 16. Omar Silverio scored 40 points points to help lead the Pride to the victory.

TOP PERFORMERS: Aaron Estrada is averaging 18.8 points, 5.6 rebounds and five assists for the Pride. Jalen Ray is averaging 1.8 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games for Hofstra.

Burford is scoring 13.0 points per game and averaging 4.0 rebounds for the Phoenix. Hunter McIntosh is averaging 2.1 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games for Elon.

LAST 10 GAMES: Pride: 8-2, averaging 78.2 points, 31.2 rebounds, 14.9 assists, 7.2 steals and 2.4 blocks per game while shooting 48.4% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 70.4 points per game.

Phoenix: 3-7, averaging 64.7 points, 30.2 rebounds, 11.3 assists, 4.2 steals and 2.7 blocks per game while shooting 42.2% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 72.1 points.

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