| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| MONM | 36 | 36 | 72 |
| NIA | 30 | 47 | 77 |
Hammond scores 26 to carry Niagara past Monmouth 77-72
LEWISTON, N.Y. -- Marcus Hammond had 26 points and 12 rebounds as Niagara narrowly defeated Monmouth 77-72 on Sunday.
Hammond hit 6 of 9 3-pointers with the Purple Eagles finishing 11 of 23 from the arc.
Shandon Brown had 17 points and seven rebounds for Niagara (9-16, 7-7 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Justin Roberts added 10 points.
Deion Hammond made a long 3-pointer to get Monmouth with three, 75-72, with 5.1 seconds left but James Towns put in a pair of free throws to seal the win.
Melik Martin had 14 points for the Hawks (14-11, 8-6). George Papas added 12 points. Hammond had 11 points.
The Purple Eagles evened the season series against the Hawks with the win. Monmouth defeated Niagara 82-71 on Jan. 24. Niagara plays Fairfield on the road on Friday. Monmouth plays Marist on the road on Friday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Kevin O'Connell
- Donnie Eppley
- Matt Palumb
2024-25 Coastal Athletic Association Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| William & Mary | 6-1 | - | 12-8 |
| Towson | 6-1 | - | 11-9 |
| UNC Wilmington | 5-2 | 1 | 15-5 |
| Charleston | 5-2 | 1 | 15-5 |
| Elon | 5-2 | 1 | 14-6 |
| Delaware | 4-3 | 2 | 11-9 |
| Campbell | 4-3 | 2 | 9-11 |
| Drexel | 3-4 | 3 | 11-9 |
| Hofstra | 3-4 | 3 | 11-9 |
| Northeastern | 3-4 | 3 | 11-9 |
| Monmouth | 3-4 | 3 | 5-15 |
| Hampton | 3-5 | 3.5 | 10-10 |
| Stony Brook | 0-7 | 6 | 4-16 |
| North Carolina A&T | 0-8 | 6.5 | 4-17 |
2024-25 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marist | 7-1 | - | 14-3 |
| Quinnipiac | 7-1 | - | 11-8 |
| Merrimack | 7-1 | - | 10-9 |
| Mount St. Mary's | 4-4 | 3 | 11-8 |
| Siena | 4-4 | 3 | 9-10 |
| Fairfield | 4-4 | 3 | 8-11 |
| Iona | 4-4 | 3 | 7-12 |
| Manhattan | 3-5 | 4 | 8-9 |
| Rider | 3-5 | 4 | 7-12 |
| Sacred Heart | 3-5 | 4 | 7-12 |
| Saint Peter's | 2-6 | 5 | 7-9 |
| Niagara | 2-6 | 5 | 7-12 |
| Canisius | 2-6 | 5 | 2-17 |
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