| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| MONM | 31 | 46 | 77 |
| NIA | 40 | 38 | 78 |
Niagara holds off Monmouth's hot finish, 78-77
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. -- James Towns hit an open 3-pointer from the top of the circle and then added two free throws for an 11-point lead with 2:45 left and Niagara held on through a white-knuckle finish to edge Monmouth 78-77 Friday night.
The Hawks made up ground in a hurry, ending the game on an 11-1 run. Austin Tilghman converted a 3-point play when he was fouled by Dominic Robb, his fourth, and Melik Martin and Pierre Sarr drained 3-pointers as Monmouth made it a 78-77 game with 40 seconds remaining.
Niagara's Marvin Prochet missed twice with 15 seconds left. Sarr pulled down a defensive rebound but Monmouth didn't get off a final shot.
Towns scored 18 points for Niagara (10-8, 3-2 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference), which has won three in a row, Kahlil Dukes led with 25 points, Matt Scott added 14 and Robb 12. Prochet was 1-of-9 shooting for three points, but added 10 rebounds, four assists and three steals.
Louie Pillari scored 19 for Monmouth (5-11, 1-3), making four 3-pointers, Tilghman added 14 points with five assists, Zac Tillman scored 14 and Diago Quinn 10 with 14 rebounds for his first double-double.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Mike Kitts
- Brandon Cruz
- Jeff Anderson
2024-25 Coastal Athletic Association Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston | 5-1 | - | 15-4 |
| William & Mary | 5-1 | - | 11-8 |
| Towson | 5-1 | - | 10-9 |
| UNC Wilmington | 4-2 | 1 | 14-5 |
| Elon | 4-2 | 1 | 13-6 |
| Delaware | 4-2 | 1 | 11-8 |
| Drexel | 3-3 | 2 | 11-8 |
| Campbell | 3-3 | 2 | 8-11 |
| Monmouth | 3-3 | 2 | 5-14 |
| Hampton | 3-4 | 2.5 | 10-9 |
| Hofstra | 2-4 | 3 | 10-9 |
| Northeastern | 2-4 | 3 | 10-9 |
| Stony Brook | 0-6 | 5 | 4-15 |
| North Carolina A&T | 0-7 | 5.5 | 4-16 |
2024-25 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quinnipiac | 7-1 | - | 11-8 |
| Marist | 6-1 | 0.5 | 13-3 |
| Merrimack | 6-1 | 0.5 | 9-9 |
| Mount St. Mary's | 4-3 | 2.5 | 11-7 |
| Manhattan | 3-4 | 3.5 | 8-8 |
| Siena | 3-4 | 3.5 | 8-10 |
| Fairfield | 3-4 | 3.5 | 7-11 |
| Rider | 3-4 | 3.5 | 7-11 |
| Iona | 3-4 | 3.5 | 6-12 |
| Saint Peter's | 2-5 | 4.5 | 7-8 |
| Niagara | 2-5 | 4.5 | 7-11 |
| Sacred Heart | 2-5 | 4.5 | 6-12 |
| Canisius | 2-5 | 4.5 | 2-16 |
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