Hofstra returns to NCAA Tournament for first time since 2001

Hofstra guard Jalen Ray (20) goes to the basket against Northeastern guard Jordan Roland (12) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game for the championship of the Colonial Athletic Association men's tournament Tuesday, March 10, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Hofstra guard Tareq Coburn grabs a rebound during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Northeastern for the championship of the Colonial Athletic Association men's tournament Tuesday, March 10, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Hofstra forward Isaac Kante, left, and guard Jalen Ray, right, vie or the ball against Northeastern guard Bolden Brace, center, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game for the championship of the Colonial Athletic Association men's tournament Tuesday, March 10, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Hofstra guard Desure Buie reacts after he made a basket during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Northeastern for the championship of the Colonial Athletic Association men's tournament Tuesday, March 10, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Northeastern guard Tyson Walker (2) shoots against Hofstra forward Isaac Kante (32) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game for the championship of the Colonial Athletic Association conference tournament Tuesday, March 10, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Northeastern guard Max Boursiquot (14) goes to the basket past Hofstra forward Kevin Schutte during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game for the championship of the Colonial Athletic Association men's tournament Tuesday, March 10, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Northeastern guard Max Boursiquot blocks a shot by Hofstra guard Eli Pemberton (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game for the championship of the Colonial Athletic Association men's tournament Tuesday, March 10, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Hofstra guard Desure Buie (4) reacts after he was fouled during the second half against of an NCAA college basketball game against Northeastern in the championship of the Colonial Athletic Association men's tournament Tuesday, March 10, 2020, in Washington. Hofstra won 70-61. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Hofstra coach Joe Mihalich points during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Northeastern for the championship of the Colonial Athletic Association men's tournament Tuesday, March 10, 2020, in Washington. Hofstra won 70-61. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Hofstra coach Joe Mihalich holds up the net after cutting it down following the team's win over Northeastern in an NCAA college basketball game for the Colonial Athletic Association men's tournament title Tuesday, March 10, 2020, in Washington. Hofstra won 70-61. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Hofstra guard Eli Pemberton, right, hugs a fan after the team's NCAA college basketball game against Northeastern for the championship of the Colonial Athletic Association men's tournament Tuesday, March 10, 2020, in Washington. Hofstra won 70-61. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Hofstra guard Jalen Ray (20) and others raise the trophy after an NCAA college basketball game against Northeastern for the championship of the Colonial Athletic Association men's tournament Tuesday, March 10, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Northeastern guard Max Boursiquot (14) and Hofstra forward Isaac Kante (32) compete for the ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game for the championship of the Colonial Athletic Association men's tournament Tuesday, March 10, 2020, in Washington. Hofstra won 70-61. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Northeastern guard Max Boursiquot (14) looks to pass while under pressure from Hofstra guard Desure Buie (4) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game for the championship of the Colonial Athletic Association men's tournament Tuesday, March 10, 2020, in Washington. Hofstra won 70-61. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Hofstra guard Jalen Ray (20) and others raise the trophy after defeating Northeastern in an NCAA college basketball game for the championship of the Colonial Athletic Association men's tournament Tuesday, March 10, 2020, in Washington. Hofstra won 70-61. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Northeastern coach Bill Coen reacts during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Hofstra for the championship of the Colonial Athletic Association men's tournament Tuesday, March 10, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Hofstra guard Eli Pemberton (5) is defended by Northeastern guard Shaquille Walters, left, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game for the championship of the Colonial Athletic Association men's tournament Tuesday, March 10, 2020, in Washington. Hofstra won 70-61. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Hofstra guard Desure Buie (4) passes the ball as Northeastern guard Tyson Walker (2) defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game for the championship of the Colonial Athletic Association men's tournament Tuesday, March 10, 2020, in Washington. Hofstra won 70-61. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Hofstra guard Desure Buie, with cell phone, and teammates celebrate after they defeated Northeastern in an NCAA college basketball game for the Colonial Athletic Association men's tournament championship Tuesday, March 10, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)