Hempstead, N.Y.-Georgia State overcame a 12-point second half deficit, but Stevie Mejia’s lay-up with six seconds remaining gave Hofstra a 52-50 win on Monday night at the Mack Sports Complex.
Senior James Vincent’s put-back with less than 20 seconds tied the game, but after Mejia’s shot, junior Devonta White’s three-pointer as time expired was just off the mark.
Mejia finished with 17 points on 7-of-12 shooting, pulling down five rebounds for Hofstra.
With the loss, Georgia Stat fell to 6-10, 1-2 in the CAA. Hofstra snapped an eight-game losing streak an improved to 4-10, 1-0 in the conference.
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