McClary scores 15 to lift Monmouth over Rider 65-62
LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J. -- — Deion Hammond had 17 points and eight rebounds and Marcus McClary had 15 points and nine rebounds as Monmouth defeated Rider 65-62 on Friday in a regular-season finale.
Hammond snapped a 57-all tie on a 3-pointer with 2:39 remaining. Myles Ruth made two free throws with five seconds left for the final margin.
Melik Martin added 12 points and three blocks for Monmouth (12-7, 12-6 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference).
Monmouth totaled 24 points in the first half, a season low for the team.
Dwight Murray Jr. had 23 points and 11 rebounds for the Broncs (5-16, 5-13). Dontrell McQuarter added six rebounds.
The Hawks swept the season series, having beaten Rider 77-74 on Thursday.
The teams will take part in conference tournament which begins Monday in Atlantic City, N.J., when 11th-seeded Rider will play the sixth seed. Monmouth will be the second seed and will play on Wednesday against the winner of a Tuesday first-rounder.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Kenneth Clark
- Phil Sallustio Jr.
- Matt Dorn
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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