Towson uses big 2nd half to beat Elon 77-60
ELON, N.C. -- Brian Fobbs and Tobias Howard scored 21 points each and Towson overcame a nine-point deficit to beat Elon 77-60 in the Colonial Athletic Association opener for both teams on Friday night.
The Tigers (5-8) erased Elon's 42-33 lead with 13 straight points early in the second half and never trailed again. That run started an 11-minute stretch in which Towson outscored the Phoenix 34-8 to lead 67-50 with 4:21 left.
Alex Thomas added 12 points for the Tigers, including the first two 3-pointers of his career. Towson was 10 of 17 from 3-point range and 8 of 12 in the second half when the Tigers scored 53 points.
Steven Santa Ana had 21 points to lead Elon (4-10). Tyler Seibring added 12 points and Chuck Hannah scored 11.
After Towson opened the game with a 6-0 run, Elon scored nine straight and led most of the first half.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Lee Cassell
- Mark Schnur
- Mike Eades
2024-25 Coastal Athletic Association Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston | 3-0 | - | 13-3 |
| William & Mary | 3-0 | - | 9-7 |
| UNC Wilmington | 2-1 | 1 | 12-4 |
| Elon | 2-1 | 1 | 11-5 |
| Drexel | 2-1 | 1 | 10-6 |
| Delaware | 2-1 | 1 | 9-7 |
| Towson | 2-1 | 1 | 7-9 |
| Campbell | 2-1 | 1 | 7-9 |
| Hofstra | 1-2 | 2 | 9-7 |
| Northeastern | 1-2 | 2 | 9-7 |
| Monmouth | 1-2 | 2 | 3-13 |
| Hampton | 1-3 | 2.5 | 8-8 |
| Stony Brook | 0-3 | 3 | 4-12 |
| North Carolina A&T | 0-4 | 3.5 | 4-13 |
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