HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. –  The Towson University women's basketball team faced Hofstra in Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) play Friday evening at the David S. Mack Sports & Exhibition Complex. The Tigers (7-16, 5-7 CAA) proved to be resilient, overcoming a nine-point halftime deficit to win 63-51 over the Pride (9-14, 4-8 CAA).
 
India Johnston led the field with 15 points and 7 assists. Deja Bristol finished with 10 points and six rebounds, adding two steals and one block.
 
Records:

• Towson (7-16, 5-7 CAA)
• Hofstra (9-14, 4-8 CAA)

 
Key Stats

• Towson's late shooting efficiency was the catalyst of the comeback as they shot 50.0% or better from the field in each of the final three quarters.
• The Tigers outscored the Pride 39-18 in the second half coming out of the half in a nine-point deficit.
• Towson had 16 turnovers to Hofstra's 21. The Tigers won the points off turnovers battle 20-14.

 
How it Happened

• A Kayla Morris three and Johnston jumper put the Tigers out in front 5-0 early before the Pride scored seven straight to take the lead.
• Hofstra closed the quarter on an 8-2 run over the final 3:20 to build a 15-9 lead.
• Anasia Staton scored the first two Tiger buckets of the second quarter, with the second making it a 17-13 game with 7:47 remaining in the half.
• The Pride followed that with ten-straight points, pushing their lead to 14 with 4:05 on the clock.
• The Tigers responded with seven-straight points. Aminata Diakite's layup with 2:18 capped the run to cut the deficit to 27-20.
• Hofstra hit a layup in the closing seconds of the half to extend their lead to nine at 33-24.
• The Pride extended their lead to 12 before an 8-0 Tiger run cut the deficit to four. Semaya Turner scored the first five of the run.
• A 5-3 Tiger advantage over the final minutes of the quarter pulled TU within one-possession heading into the fourth.
• Khady Leye's triple on the first fourth quarter possession gave the lead back to the Tigers at 44-43.
• Hofstra retook the lead at 46-44 then 48-46 moments later with 7:27 remaining in regulation.
• The Tigers closed the game on a 17-3 run to cement a 63-51 win over the Pride.

 
Inside the Numbers

• Johnston's seven assists are a new career high.
• Staton finished with 13 points, her ninth game in double-digits in 13 appearances this season. She's finished in double-digits in five of her last six games.
• Bristol finished in double-digits for the fifth time this season.

 
Up Next
The Tigers return to TU Arena on Sunday to face Stony Brook at 2 p.m.