Davis’ career-hight 36 points sends Hofstra careening past stunned Pitt 80-73

PITTSBURGH AP Cruz Davis scored a career-high points on -of- shooting with five -pointers and Hofstra was in control the bulk of the way in beating Pitt - on Sunday It was the first meeting between the two teams Davis added seven assists and his baskets were nearly half of Hofstra s total as it shot of Success Onuetu was the only other Pride - participant in double figures with points Pitt - reserve Brandin Cummings poured in a career-high points on -of- shooting including of from beyond the -point arc Barry Dunning Jr was the only Pitt starter in double figures with points Pitt led for only A Dunning brought the Panthers into a tie at with before halftime Hofstra responded by outscoring Pitt - to close the first half and led - at the break Onuetu started the second half with a layup and a dunk on a fast break and Hofstra reached its biggest lead at - Pitt responded with a - outburst that lasted nearly seven minutes and drew within - but never got closer With the win Hofstra of the Colonial Athletic Association moved its all-time record against Atlantic Coast Conference members to - Prior to Sunday the Pride s most of latest win against the ACC was an - win over Florida State during the - season at the Paradise Jam in the U S Virgin Islands Up Next Hofstra hosts Division III Old Westbury on Wednesday Pitt travels to face Villanova on Saturday Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top throughout the season Sign up here AP women s college basketball https apnews com hub ap-top- -womens-college-basketball-poll and https apnews com hub womens-college-basketball Source