Salnave scores 17 to carry Monmouth over Fairfield 61-49
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- Ray Salnave had 17 points off the bench to carry Monmouth to a 61-49 win over Fairfield on Saturday.
Mustapha Traore had 16 points and nine rebounds for Monmouth (10-16, 9-4 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference), which earned its fourth straight victory. Diago Quinn added nine rebounds.
The Stags' 27.1 field goal percentage represented the worst mark by a Monmouth opponent this season.
Fairfield scored 21 first-half points, a season low for the team.
Taj Benning had 12 points and seven rebounds for the Stags (7-18, 4-9). Matija Milin added seven rebounds. Jonathan Kasibabu had seven rebounds and three blocks.
Landon Taliaferro was held to only 3 points. The Stags' leading scorer entering the matchup at 12 points per game, he shot 14 percent from beyond the arc (1 of 7).
The Hawks improve to 2-0 against the Stags this season. Monmouth defeated Fairfield 74-57 on Jan. 17. Monmouth matches up against Rider on the road on Friday. Fairfield matches up against Canisius on the road on Friday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Brandon Cruz
- Phil Sallustio Jr.
- Michael Nardone
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 |
2024-25 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marist | 4-0 | - | 11-2 |
| Merrimack | 4-0 | - | 7-8 |
| Quinnipiac | 4-1 | 0.5 | 8-8 |
| Mount St. Mary's | 3-1 | 1 | 10-5 |
| Niagara | 2-2 | 2 | 7-8 |
| Fairfield | 2-2 | 2 | 6-9 |
| Sacred Heart | 2-2 | 2 | 6-9 |
| Manhattan | 2-3 | 2.5 | 7-7 |
| Siena | 2-3 | 2.5 | 7-9 |
| Iona | 2-3 | 2.5 | 5-11 |
| Canisius | 1-3 | 3 | 1-14 |
| Saint Peter's | 0-4 | 4 | 5-7 |
| Rider | 0-4 | 4 | 4-11 |
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