| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| MONM | 30 | 55 | 85 |
| CAN | 36 | 35 | 71 |
Papas scores 32 to lift Monmouth past Canisius 85-71
BUFFALO, N.Y. -- George Papas had a career-high 32 points as Monmouth topped Canisius 85-71 on Friday night.
Papas hit 9 of 10 foul shots.
Ray Salnave had 14 points for Monmouth (14-10, 8-5 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Deion Hammond added 11 points.
Monmouth totaled 55 points in the second half, a season best for the team.
Malik Johnson had 18 points, seven assists and six rebounds for the Golden Griffins (9-16, 4-10). Majesty Brandon added 17 points. Jordan Henderson had 11 points.
The Hawks improve to 2-0 against the Golden Griffins for the season. Monmouth defeated Canisius 84-65 on Jan. 10. Monmouth takes on Niagara on the road on Sunday. Canisius takes on Quinnipiac on the road next Friday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Ron Tyburski
- Robert Snedden
- 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 | 3-0 | 0.5 | 6-8 |
| Quinnipiac | 3-1 | 1 | 7-8 |
| Mount St. Mary's | 2-1 | 1.5 | 9-5 |
| Sacred Heart | 2-1 | 1.5 | 6-8 |
| Manhattan | 2-2 | 2 | 7-6 |
| Siena | 2-2 | 2 | 7-8 |
| Iona | 2-2 | 2 | 5-10 |
| Niagara | 1-2 | 2.5 | 6-8 |
| Fairfield | 1-2 | 2.5 | 5-9 |
| Saint Peter's | 0-3 | 3.5 | 5-6 |
| Rider | 0-3 | 3.5 | 4-10 |
| Canisius | 0-3 | 3.5 | 0-14 |
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