Rice's 31 lead Monmouth past Elon 85-70
ELON, N.C. -- — Xander Rice's 31 points led Monmouth over Elon 85-70 on Saturday.
Rice was 9 of 21 shooting, including 6 for 15 from 3-point range, and went 7 for 7 from the line for the Hawks (17-14, 10-8 Coastal Athletic Association). Jaret Valencia scored 15 points while going 6 of 10 and 2 of 4 from the free throw line, and added eight rebounds. Nikita Konstantynovskyi was 4 of 9 shooting and 5 of 6 from the free throw line to finish with 13 points, while adding 13 rebounds.
The Phoenix (13-18, 6-12) were led by TK Simpkins, who recorded 31 points, nine rebounds, five assists and two steals. Nick Dorn added 11 points for Elon.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Michael McCloskey
- Matt Oblas
- J.D. Ralls
2024-25 Coastal Athletic Association Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| Hofstra | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| Northeastern | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| UNC Wilmington | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| Campbell | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Drexel | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| North Carolina A&T | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Towson | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| William & Mary | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
| Delaware | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
| Elon | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
| Hampton | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
| Stony Brook | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
| Monmouth | 0-0 | - | 0-5 |
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