Diawara, Perry help Stetson hold off Monmouth 63-55
ORLANDO, Fla. -- Mahamadou Diawara and Rob Perry combined for 41 points as Stetson held off Monmouth for a 63-55 victory on Saturday night.
Diawara totaled 21 points and Perry added 20 as the Hatters shot 49% from the field (20-41) while limiting Monmouth to 21-of-54 shooting (39%). Diawara was 8 of 11 from the floor while Perry made 6 of 11, draining 3 of 6 from deep.
Stetson (3-3) had a 31-14 advantage at the break. The Hawks battled back to win the second half 41-32 but could never completely close the gap. They cut the lead to 57-52 after Deion Hammond made three straight free throws with 1:32 remaining. Perry made two free throws and Terry Ivery added two more in the final seconds to seal the win.
Hammond finished with 20 points for Monmouth (2-5).
Game Information
- Referees:
- Kevin O'Connell
- John Garbinski
- Andy O'Brien
2024-25 Coastal Athletic Association Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Towson | 9-1 | - | 14-9 |
| UNC Wilmington | 8-2 | 1 | 18-5 |
| Charleston | 7-2 | 1.5 | 17-5 |
| William & Mary | 7-2 | 1.5 | 13-9 |
| Campbell | 7-3 | 2 | 12-11 |
| Elon | 6-4 | 3 | 15-8 |
| Monmouth | 5-5 | 4 | 7-16 |
| Drexel | 4-6 | 5 | 12-11 |
| Hofstra | 4-6 | 5 | 12-11 |
| Northeastern | 4-6 | 5 | 12-11 |
| Delaware | 4-6 | 5 | 11-12 |
| Hampton | 3-7 | 6 | 11-12 |
| Stony Brook | 1-9 | 8 | 5-18 |
| North Carolina A&T | 0-10 | 9 | 4-19 |
2024-25 ASUN Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Gulf Coast | 8-2 | - | 13-10 |
| North Alabama | 7-3 | 1 | 15-8 |
| Lipscomb | 7-3 | 1 | 15-8 |
| Queens University | 7-3 | 1 | 14-9 |
| Jacksonville | 7-3 | 1 | 13-9 |
| Eastern Kentucky | 6-4 | 2 | 12-11 |
| North Florida | 5-5 | 3 | 12-11 |
| Stetson | 5-5 | 3 | 7-16 |
| Austin Peay | 4-6 | 4 | 9-14 |
| Central Arkansas | 2-8 | 6 | 6-17 |
| West Georgia | 2-8 | 6 | 4-19 |
| Bellarmine | 0-10 | 8 | 3-20 |
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