UNC-Asheville downs Monmouth 62-51 behind Vannatta's 25
ASHEVILLE, N.C. -- Kevin Vannatta had career highs with 25 points and five 3-pointers and UNC Asheville never trailed in beating Monmouth 62-51 on Wednesday night.
Ahmad Thomas added 13 points, 12 rebounds, four steals and five assists for the Bulldogs (3-2), which made 8 of 18 from 3-point range.
Thomas made back-to-back layups, Vannatta hit three 3-pointers, and the Bulldogs led 49-35 midway through the second half. Monmouth closed to 56-47 on Ray Salnave's 3 with 3:48 to play, but Vannatta answered with two free throws.
The Bulldogs opened with a 16-7 run capped by Thomas' layup, then led 28-18 after Jaleen Seegars' layup. Monmouth rallied to 28-27 with a 10-0 run in which Pierre Starr hit two 3s. Vannatta scored six straight and UNC Asheville led 34-27 at halftime.
Austin Tilghman scored 11 points with three assists for Monmouth (2-3).
It was the first meeting between the teams.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Steven Anderson
- Tony Henderson
- Jemel Spearman
2024-25 Coastal Athletic Association Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Towson | 9-1 | - | 14-9 |
| UNC Wilmington | 8-2 | 1 | 18-5 |
| Charleston | 7-2 | 1.5 | 17-5 |
| William & Mary | 7-2 | 1.5 | 13-9 |
| Campbell | 7-3 | 2 | 12-11 |
| Elon | 6-4 | 3 | 15-8 |
| Monmouth | 5-5 | 4 | 7-16 |
| Drexel | 4-6 | 5 | 12-11 |
| Hofstra | 4-6 | 5 | 12-11 |
| Northeastern | 4-6 | 5 | 12-11 |
| Delaware | 4-6 | 5 | 11-12 |
| Hampton | 3-7 | 6 | 11-12 |
| Stony Brook | 1-9 | 8 | 5-18 |
| North Carolina A&T | 0-10 | 9 | 4-19 |
2024-25 Big South Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNC Asheville | 7-1 | - | 16-6 |
| High Point | 7-2 | 0.5 | 19-5 |
| Longwood | 5-4 | 2.5 | 16-8 |
| Radford | 5-4 | 2.5 | 15-9 |
| Winthrop | 5-4 | 2.5 | 15-9 |
| Gardner-Webb | 4-5 | 3.5 | 9-13 |
| Charleston Southern | 4-5 | 3.5 | 8-16 |
| Presbyterian | 2-7 | 5.5 | 9-15 |
| South Carolina Upstate | 1-8 | 6.5 | 5-19 |
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