UNC Wilmington visits Hofstra following Estrada's 35-point game

UNC Wilmington Seahawks (16-6, 10-1 CAA) at Hofstra Pride (14-9, 6-4 CAA)

Hempstead, New York; Monday, 5 p.m. EST

LINE: Hofstra -7.5; over/under is 145

BOTTOM LINE: Hofstra hosts the UNC Wilmington Seahawks after Aaron Estrada scored 35 points in Hofstra's 85-78 overtime win against the James Madison Dukes.

The Pride are 8-1 on their home court. Hofstra ranks sixth in the CAA in team defense, allowing 72.3 points while holding opponents to 44.5% shooting.

The Seahawks are 10-1 in conference play. UNC Wilmington is seventh in the CAA scoring 70.6 points per game and is shooting 41.8%.

The teams play for the second time this season in CAA play. The Seahawks won the last matchup 78-72 on Jan. 30. Mike Okauru scored 19 points to help lead the Seahawks to the victory.

TOP PERFORMERS: Estrada is averaging 18 points, 5.5 rebounds and 4.9 assists for the Pride. Jalen Ray is averaging 9.2 points and 2.3 rebounds while shooting 39.8% over the last 10 games for Hofstra.

Okauru is averaging 12.7 points for the Seahawks. Jaylen Sims is averaging 13.6 points over the last 10 games for UNC Wilmington.

LAST 10 GAMES: Pride: 6-4, averaging 74.1 points, 29.5 rebounds, 12.9 assists, 8.1 steals and 2.1 blocks per game while shooting 45.5% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 72.3 points per game.

Seahawks: 9-1, averaging 75.7 points, 26.4 rebounds, 11.6 assists, 7.5 steals and 3.6 blocks per game while shooting 45.1% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 70.4 points.

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