Kermoury leads Northeastern against Hofstra

Northeastern Huskies will face the Hofstra Pride in Hempstead, New York, on Thursday, February 4, 2026, at 7 p.m. EST. The matchup comes after William Kermoury's impressive 36-point performance in the Huskies' narrow 89-84 loss to the Charleston (SC) Cougars. The Huskies, currently with a 6-15 overall record and 2-8 in the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA), are looking to bounce back from their recent defeat. Hofstra, standing at 14-9 overall and 5-5 in the CAA, has been strong at home with a 5-2 record. The Pride are known for their offensive rebounding, ranking fifth in the CAA with 10.8 offensive rebounds per game, led by Victory Onuetu's 2.9 rebounds per game. Northeastern, meanwhile, has struggled against CAA opponents but has shown resilience when winning the turnover battle, boasting a 4-6 record in such games. The Huskies' shooting percentage of 47.0% this season is notably higher than the 39.9% shooting average of Hofstra's opponents. This will be the first meeting between the two teams in CAA play this season. Key players to watch include Cruz Davis for Hofstra, averaging 21.4 points and 4.7 assists, and Preston Edmead, who has been averaging 17.4 points and 4.9 rebounds over the last 10 games. For Northeastern, William Kermoury has been a standout, averaging 13.3 points, while Xavier Abreu has contributed 13.4 points over the last 10 games. In their last 10 games, Hofstra has a 5-5 record, averaging 75.4 points and shooting 42.1% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 72.6 points per game. Northeastern, on the other hand, has a 2-8 record in their last 10 games, averaging 80.9 points and shooting 48.7% from the field, with their opponents averaging 87.4 points.