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Wright-Foreman scores 30, leads Hofstra over Monmouth 75-73

Published Dec. 5, 2018 9:26 p.m. ET

HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. (AP) — Justin Wright-Foreman scored 30 points that included a game-winning 3-point play with 16 seconds left to give Hofstra a 75-73 victory over Monmouth on Wednesday night.

Hofstra (6-3) won its third straight while Monmouth (0-10) remains winless.

Ray Salnave made two layups between Desure Buie's 3-pointer and Monmouth led 73-72 with 31 seconds to go. Wright-Foreman scored, and following a timeout, Louie Pillari missed a 3-pointer as time expired.

Wright-Foreman was 10 of 23 from the floor and made four 3-pointers. Eli Pemberton added 14 points for the Pride. Buie hit two key 3-pointers in the second half and finished with nine points.

Salnave scored 22 points and Deion Hammond had 14 for Monmouth. The duo made seven of the Hawks' eight 3-pointers.

There were two ties and five lead changes in the final four minutes.

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