Noland scores 19 as Columbia defeats Hofstra 72-70

NEW YORK (AP) — (AP) — Kenny Noland had 19 points in Columbia's 72-70 win against Hofstra on Wednesday.

Noland shot 6 for 12, including 5 for 8 from beyond the arc for the Lions (8-1). Ryan Soulis scored 14 points while going 6 of 8 (2 for 4 from 3-point range) and added 10 rebounds. Miles Franklin shot 5 for 12, including 2 for 4 from beyond the arc to finish with 14 points, while adding six rebounds. It was the seventh win in a row for the Lions.

Cruz Davis led the Pride (5-4) in scoring, finishing with 24 points and two steals. Hofstra also got 16 points from Preston Edmead. Joshua DeCady finished with 12 points and two steals.

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Columbia plays Saturday against Albany (NY) at home, and Hofstra visits Pittsburgh on Sunday.

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