Rice's 21 lead Monmouth over Towson 51-43 in CAA opener
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. -- — Xander Rice scored 21 points as Monmouth beat Towson 51-43 on Thursday night in the Coastal Athletic Conference opener for both teams.
Rice shot 5 for 13 (1 for 5 from 3-point range) and 10 of 11 from the free throw line for the Hawks (8-6). Jaret Valencia scored nine points while shooting 4 of 7 from the field and 1 for 4 from the line, and added three blocks. Jack Collins had six points and shot 3 for 11, including 0 for 6 from beyond the arc.
The Tigers (7-7) were led in scoring by Christian May, who finished with 12 points. Dylan Williamson added seven points and four assists for Towson.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Nathan Farrell
- Brian Zink
- Michael Palau
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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