Towson Tigers vs Hofstra Pride Picks and Predictions for Monday March 9 2026

By: Kim Smith Published 03/09/2026, 01:00 AM ET

The Towson Tigers and Hofstra Pride meet in the CAA Championship - Semifinal on Monday, March 9, 2026 at CareFirst Arena in Washington, DC. Tipoff is scheduled for 8:30 PM ET, and the game will be televised on CBSSN. At the time of this writing, the odds were not released. Be sure to check out our free college basketball picks for more expert college basketball analysis and betting insights.

Towson Carrying Strong Momentum into the Semifinal

Towson enters this semifinal matchup with a 19-14 overall record and a 9-9 mark in CAA play. The Tigers advanced through the tournament with wins over Hampton 74-68 and Charleston 81-56 in the quarterfinal. Over their last five games, Towson has recently won over Charleston, Hampton, Stony Brook, Campbell, and Elon, giving the Tigers a five-game winning streak heading into this matchup.

The Tigers have leaned heavily on defense this season. Towson averages 69.0 points per game while allowing just 66.1 points per contest. The Tigers shoot 42% from the field and average 39.1 rebounds and 10.2 assists per game. On the defensive end, Towson produces 3.4 blocks and 6.2 steals per game, numbers that reflect a team comfortable slowing down the pace and grinding out results.

A key tournament angle for Towson is how dominant it looked in the quarterfinal victory. In the 81-56 win over Charleston, Tyler Tejada led the Tigers with 30 points, while Jack Doumbia Jr. grabbed 7 rebounds to lead the team on the glass. Towson shot 50% from the field, knocked down 45% from three-point range, and controlled the boards 44-27. That kind of rebounding edge and efficient shooting makes Towson dangerous if it can carry the same form into the semifinal.

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Hofstra’s Offense Looks Dangerous Entering the Final Four

Hofstra arrives in the semifinal with a 22-10 overall record and a 12-6 conference record in CAA play. The Pride advanced with a dominant 92-61 win over William & Mary in the quarterfinal. In their last five games, Hofstra has recently won over William & Mary, Drexel, Stony Brook, Northeastern, and Hampton, entering this game on a five-game winning streak.

The Pride have been one of the more productive offensive teams in the conference. Hofstra averages 75.4 points per game while allowing 66.0 points per contest. The Pride shoot 45% from the field and average 39.1 rebounds along with 13.0 assists per game. On defense, Hofstra records 4.0 blocks and 5.0 steals per contest, providing solid rim protection and defensive stability.

The biggest tournament angle for Hofstra is the offensive explosion it delivered in the quarterfinal round. In the 92-61 win over William & Mary, Cruz Davis led the Pride with 30 points while Biggie Patterson pulled down 12 rebounds to anchor the rebounding effort. Hofstra also hit 39% of its three-point attempts, forced 12 turnovers, and controlled the boards 41-32. That balanced performance highlights a team capable of scoring efficiently while still playing strong defense.

Towson Tigers vs Hofstra Pride Pick

Towson Tigers vs Hofstra Pride Spread Pick

Pick: Hofstra Pride moneyline

Hofstra appears to have the slight edge entering this semifinal thanks to its stronger offensive production and the way it dominated its quarterfinal matchup. The Pride scored 92 points in their last game and have averaged 75.4 points per game this season while also allowing just 66.0 points per contest. Towson has been excellent defensively, but Hofstra’s ability to stretch the floor and generate offense gives the Pride a slight advantage in what should be a competitive semifinal.

Towson Tigers vs Hofstra Pride Total Pick

Pick: Over

I like the over in this matchup because both teams are coming off strong offensive performances in the quarterfinal round. Towson scored 81 points against Charleston while Hofstra exploded for 92 points against William & Mary. Even though both teams have solid defensive numbers, their recent tournament form suggests the offense is clicking, and I think that momentum carries into this semifinal.

Final Score Prediction: Hofstra Pride 78, Towson Tigers 72

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