Hammond, Tilghman spur Monmouth past Marist 91-78
UNIONDALE, N.Y. -- Deion Hammond and Austin Tilghman tossed in 24 points apiece and Tilghman added 12 rebounds to propel Monmouth to a 91-78 victory over Marist on Saturday.
Hammond buried 5 of 9 from 3-point range to help the Hawks (7-13, 3-5 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference) shoot 48 percent from beyond the arc. Tilghman didn't miss in 11 trips to the free-throw line on his way to his third double-double of the season. Ray Salnave had 15 points and Micah Seaborn 10 as Monmouth earned back-to-back wins for the first time this season.
Brian Parker led the Red Foxes (4-17, 2-7) with 24 points, Aleksandar Dozic scored 18 and Austin Williams tallied 13 points and seven boards. Marist has lost four straight and seven of its last eight.
Marist trailed 40-30 at halftime after shooting just 33 percent but took a 64-62 lead on two Dozic free throws with 6:19 left. Tilghman hit a jumper to tie and two free throws to give the Hawks a 66-64 lead. Monmouth pulled away when Hammond and Tilghman hit 3s on four straight trips down the floor.
Game Information
- Referees:
- John Garbinski
- Michael Kelly
- Phil Sallustio Jr.
2024-25 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marist | 2-0 | - | 8-2 |
| Quinnipiac | 2-0 | - | 5-7 |
| Merrimack | 2-0 | - | 5-8 |
| Mount St. Mary's | 1-1 | 1 | 8-4 |
| Manhattan | 1-1 | 1 | 6-5 |
| Niagara | 1-1 | 1 | 5-7 |
| Fairfield | 1-1 | 1 | 5-7 |
| Siena | 1-1 | 1 | 5-7 |
| Sacred Heart | 1-1 | 1 | 4-8 |
| Iona | 1-1 | 1 | 4-8 |
| Saint Peter's | 0-2 | 2 | 5-5 |
| Rider | 0-2 | 2 | 4-9 |
| Canisius | 0-2 | 2 | 0-13 |
2024-25 Coastal Athletic Association Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton | 1-0 | - | 7-5 |
| UNC Wilmington | 0-0 | 0.5 | 9-3 |
| Charleston | 0-0 | 0.5 | 8-3 |
| Elon | 0-0 | 0.5 | 8-4 |
| Hofstra | 0-0 | 0.5 | 8-4 |
| Northeastern | 0-0 | 0.5 | 8-4 |
| Drexel | 0-0 | 0.5 | 8-5 |
| Delaware | 0-0 | 0.5 | 7-5 |
| Campbell | 0-0 | 0.5 | 5-7 |
| William & Mary | 0-0 | 0.5 | 5-7 |
| Towson | 0-0 | 0.5 | 5-8 |
| Stony Brook | 0-0 | 0.5 | 4-8 |
| Monmouth | 0-0 | 0.5 | 2-10 |
| North Carolina A&T | 0-1 | 1 | 3-10 |
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