Football: College blown out by no. 20 Hofstra, 38-14

    The Tribe (4-5, 2-4 CAA) suffered a 38-14 loss at no. 20 Hofstra University (7-2, 4-2 CAA) Saturday. Hofstra quarterback Brian Savage had five total touchdowns (three passing, two rushing) while the Tribe had a season-high three turnovers. College quarterback Jake Phillips was held to a season-low 92 yards on 12 for 22 passing.

    p. Phillips also had an interception and two lost fumbles in the second half. The Tribe got off to a 7-0 early lead after a touchdown run by true freshman Terrance Riggins in his collegiate debut. However, the momentum was short lived as the Tribe found themselves in a 21-7 hole before the first quarter’s end. The College’s final home game is Saturday at 7 p.m. against James Madison University.

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