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Plotnikov's Late 3 Helps Hofstra Beat Syracuse 70-69, Pride Get Second Win Against the ACC
German Plotnikov's late 3-pointer secured Hofstra's 70-69 win over Syracuse as Hofstra guards scored 34 points combined, overcoming key turnovers and missed free throws.
- At the JMA Wireless Dome on Saturday, Hofstra Pride edged Syracuse 70-69 when German Plotnikov hit a corner 3 with 34 seconds left to give the lead.
- Hofstra's guards led the charge as Cruz Davis scored 22 and Preston Edmead added 12, combining for 34 points to fuel the comeback after a recent road win at Pittsburgh.
- Late in the game, officials' decisions—including a lost Syracuse challenge on an inbound call and a 5-second violation on Hofstra—shaped the finish as Sadiq White Jr. missed a free throw and Victory Onuetu blocked Kiyan Anthony to seal the win.
- Playing their second game in three days, Syracuse Orange still struggle with free throws and now prepare to host Mercyhurst on Wednesday.
- Hofstra returns home and is scheduled to face Quinnipiac on Dec. 21, with German Plotnikov scoring nine points and Victory Onuetu grabbing 11 rebounds.
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Clayton NewsHofstra's late 3 drops Syracuse for second ACC upset in week
German Plotnikov hit the go-ahead 3-pointer with 31.9 seconds left Saturday for visiting Hofstra, which pulled off its second upset of an ACC foe in seven days by beating Syracuse 70-69.
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