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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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 |
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