Xander Rice hits 3 late free throws, scores 31 points to get Monmouth past Hofstra 81-78
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. -- — Xander Rice led Monmouth with 31 points and sealed the victory with three free throws with two seconds left as the Hawks defeated Hofstra 81-78 on Saturday.
Rice added five assists and three steals for the Hawks (11-10, 4-4 Coastal Athletic Association). Jaret Valencia scored 15 points, going 3 of 6 from the floor, including 2 for 3 from 3-point range, and 7 for 8 from the line. Abdi Bashir Jr. was 4-of-7 shooting, including 2 for 5 from 3-point range, and went 1 for 3 from the line to finish with 11 points.
Tyler Thomas led the Pride (11-10, 4-4) in scoring, finishing with 24 points, seven rebounds and four assists. Darlinstone Dubar added 21 points and six rebounds for Hofstra. In addition, Kijan Robinson finished with nine points.
Hofstra built a 50-38 halftime lead but were outscored 43-28 after the break. Rice scored a team-high 14 points for Monmouth in the second half.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Scott Arbogast
- Jason Bradwell
- Greg Moyer
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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