Spence hits 3 at buzzer, Konstantynovskyi scores 16 as Monmouth beats Northern Illinois 74-71
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. -- — Jakari Spence hit a deep 3-pointer at the buzzer and Nikita Konstantynovskyi had 16 points in Monmouth's 74-71 win over Northern Illinois on Saturday.
Konstantynovskyi also contributed nine rebounds for the Hawks (5-4). Xander Rice scored 14 points while shooting 5 for 11, including 3 for 7 from beyond the arc. Spence finished with nine points.
Xavier Amos finished with 21 points, 11 rebounds, two steals and four blocks for the Huskies (5-4). Zarigue Nutter added 21 points for Northern Illinois. In addition, David Coit had 15 points, six rebounds and four assists.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Brandon Cruz
- Ed Corbett Jr.
- Mikerlange Fleury
2024-25 Mid-American Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami (OH) | 5-0 | - | 13-4 |
| Akron | 5-0 | - | 12-5 |
| Ohio | 4-1 | 1 | 10-7 |
| Toledo | 4-1 | 1 | 10-7 |
| Kent State | 2-3 | 3 | 11-6 |
| Ball State | 2-3 | 3 | 8-9 |
| Central Michigan | 2-3 | 3 | 8-9 |
| Eastern Michigan | 2-3 | 3 | 8-9 |
| Bowling Green | 2-3 | 3 | 7-10 |
| Buffalo | 1-4 | 4 | 6-11 |
| Western Michigan | 1-4 | 4 | 4-13 |
| Northern Illinois | 0-5 | 5 | 4-13 |
2024-25 Coastal Athletic Association Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| William & Mary | 5-0 | - | 11-7 |
| Charleston | 5-1 | 0.5 | 15-4 |
| Towson | 5-1 | 0.5 | 10-9 |
| Elon | 4-2 | 1.5 | 13-6 |
| Delaware | 4-2 | 1.5 | 11-8 |
| UNC Wilmington | 3-2 | 2 | 13-5 |
| Campbell | 3-3 | 2.5 | 8-11 |
| Monmouth | 3-3 | 2.5 | 5-14 |
| Drexel | 2-3 | 3 | 10-8 |
| Hofstra | 2-3 | 3 | 10-8 |
| Northeastern | 2-4 | 3.5 | 10-9 |
| Hampton | 2-4 | 3.5 | 9-9 |
| North Carolina A&T | 0-6 | 5.5 | 4-15 |
| Stony Brook | 0-6 | 5.5 | 4-15 |
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