HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. (AP) -- Shaquille Stokes hit a game-winning
3-pointer with nine seconds left to give Hofstra a 66-63 victory
over South Dakota State on Friday night in the 2K Sports
Classic.



Steve Mejia and Taran Buie scored 14 points apiece for the
Pride, and Stokes finished with nine points.



Nate Wolters led South Dakota State (1-2) with a strong first
half. Wolters hit a 3-pointer with five seconds left until
halftime to give the Jackrabbits a 32-31 halftime lead. Wolters
finished with 25 points and 10 rebounds.



After two free throws in the second half gave Hofstra (1-2) a
33-32 lead, South Dakota State took the lead at 39-38 after two
free throws by Tony Fiegen. That was the last time the
Jackrabbits led.



South Dakota State tied the game on a 3-pointer by Wolters with
32 seconds left before Stokes hit his winning shot for Hofstra.