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Maine 16, Hofstra 14

HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. -- Warren Smith threw two touchdown passes and Maine took advantage of seven turnovers to defeat Hofstra 16-14 on Saturday.

Hofstra outgained Maine 533-311, but couldn't overcome the turnovers, which led to 10 of Maine's points.

Smith was 15 of 25 for 189 yards and threw touchdown passes of 5 and 18 yards as the Black Bears (3-3, 2-1 Colonial Athletic Association) built a 13-0 halftime lead.

Hofstra (3-3, 1-2) cut the lead to 13-7 on Everette Benjamin's 1-yard run with 8:18 left in the third quarter, but Maine's Jordan Waxman hit a 28-yard field goal to extend the advantage to 16-7.

The Pride scored with 2:22 remaining on Cory Christopher's 4-yard pass to Aaron Weaver.

Smith finished with 82 yards on 16 carries.

Miguel Maysonet led Hofstra with 95 yards rushing and Steve Probst rushed for 91 yards.