In a thrilling Coastal Athletic Association matchup, the Monmouth Hawks pulled off a big win over the Towson Tigers, finishing with a score of 62-48. The game in Towson, Maryland, featured some standout performances—especially from Jason Rivera-Torres, who led Monmouth with 21 points and six rebounds.
This win is Monmouth’s seventh of the season, moving them to a 7-8 overall record and 1-1 in conference play. Towson now sits at 8-8 and is still searching for their first conference win at 0-3.
For a deeper dive into the game, you can check out the full article on Fox Sports.
Monmouth’s Dominant Performance
Monmouth’s win came thanks to a mix of solid individual efforts and smart team play. Rivera-Torres was a clear standout, making big plays when it mattered most.
His 21 points and six rebounds helped Monmouth keep control of the game. He seemed locked in from the start.
Key Players and Their Contributions
Rivera-Torres had help, though. Andrew Ball chipped in 12 points and grabbed eight rebounds, especially stepping up in the second half.
- Andrew Ball: Scored 12 points and added eight rebounds, playing a pivotal role in the second half.
- Stefanos Spartalis: Shot an impressive 5 of 7 from the field, finishing with 10 points.
Stefanos Spartalis was efficient too, putting up 10 points on just seven shots. Overall, Monmouth looked like a team that could make noise in the conference if they keep this up.
Towson’s Struggles
Towson started the season strong, but conference play’s been a different story. Against Monmouth, they just couldn’t match up on either end of the floor.
The Tigers seemed to run out of answers as the game wore on. It’s tough to watch a team with talent struggle to find their rhythm.
Top Performers for Towson
Even so, a few players put up decent numbers. Dylan Williamson led Towson with 11 points.
- Dylan Williamson: Led the Tigers in scoring with 11 points.
- Jaquan Womack: Contributed 10 points to the team’s efforts.
- Tyler Tejada: Added nine points, showing promise despite the loss.
Jaquan Womack added 10 points, and Tyler Tejada chipped in nine. They showed flashes, but it just wasn’t enough this time around.
Game Highlights
This one had a few moments that really swung the momentum.
First Half
Monmouth came out hot, jumping ahead with a 14-2 run. By halftime, they led 25-22, with Rivera-Torres already putting up nine points.
Second Half
With 16:04 left, Monmouth really took charge. Andrew Ball’s 12 points in the second half helped stretch the lead, and the Hawks’ defense clamped down on Towson’s offense.
That defensive effort sealed it. Towson just couldn’t get anything going late.
Implications for the Season
Monmouth Hawks
For Monmouth, this feels like a bit of a turning point. Rivera-Torres, Ball, and Spartalis all showed what they can do, and there’s a sense this team’s got more in the tank.
If they can keep this momentum, who knows? The Coastal Athletic Association’s wide open.
Towson Tigers
Towson’s got to figure out their conference woes. They have the pieces, but something’s not clicking.
It’ll be interesting to see how they regroup and what changes they make before the next game.
Looking Ahead
Both squads have some big questions to answer as the season rolls on.
Monmouth’s Continued Development
The Hawks will try to keep building on this win. Rivera-Torres and Ball, in particular, seem ready to lead the way.
It wouldn’t be surprising if they keep trending upward.
Towson’s Response
As for Towson, it’s all about finding solutions. Williamson, Womack, and Tejada give them a solid base, but they’ve got to put it all together soon.
The Monmouth Hawks’ win over the Towson Tigers really put some impressive individual efforts on display.
Teamwork was clicking, too. There’s a lot both squads can take away from this one as the season rolls on.
If you want more details, the full story’s up on Fox Sports.
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