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Hofstra vs. George Washington: Colonials cruise past the Pride, 80-56

Playing the Hofstra Pride for the first time in 30 years, the George Washington Colonials flew past the Pride, 80-56, thanks to 15 points by guard Lasan Kromah.

By Tim Blank
Michael Hickey

The George Washington Colonials faced the Hofstra Pride for the first time in 30 years on Saturday at the Smith Center in Washington, D.C. The Colonials had no problems against their opponents, defeating the Pride, 80-56. Leading the way for the Colonials was guard Lasan Kromah with 15 points on 7-of-10 shooting.

Also making big contributions for the Colonials was forward Kevin Larsen with 14 points and six rebounds. Forward Isaiah Armwood added 12 points and grabbed 10 rebounds as well. The Colonials out-rebounded the Pride, 38-27, and held them to only 31.7 percent shooting on the day. The Pride's leading scorer was guard Taran Buie, who scored 15 points.

The Colonials led the game 38-22 at the half and hit nearly 71 percent of their shots in the second half. The Colonials' next game will be on Monday as the Colonials play the Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers at the Smith Center. the game is scheduled for a 7 p.m. tip-off.