| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| STBK | 25 | 31 | 56 |
| MONM | 37 | 41 | 78 |
Bashir scores 31, Monmouth defeats Stony Brook 78-56 in CAA opener
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. -- — Abdi Bashir Jr. scored 31 points as Monmouth beat Stony Brook 78-56 on Thursday night to open Coastal Athletic Conference play.
Bashir went 12 of 18 from the field (7 for 10 from 3-point range) for the Hawks (3-11, 1-0). Jack Collins added nine points while finishing 3 of 5 from the floor while they also had seven rebounds. Cornelius Robinson Jr. and Dok Muordar both had eight points.
The Seawolves (4-10, 0-1) were led by Joseph Octave, who recorded 15 points. Nick Woodard added 12 points for Stony Brook.
Monmouth took the lead with 13:01 remaining in the first half and did not relinquish it. Bashir led their team in scoring with 11 points in the first half to help put them up 37-25 at the break. Bashir scored 20 points in the second half to help lead the way as Monmouth went on to secure a victory, outscoring Stony Brook by 10 points in the second half.
NEXT UP
Both teams play again on Saturday. Monmouth visits Delaware and Stony Brook hosts William & Mary.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Evon Burroughs
- Brian Zink
- Greg Evans
2024-25 Coastal Athletic Association Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Towson | 9-1 | - | 14-9 |
| UNC Wilmington | 8-2 | 1 | 18-5 |
| William & Mary | 8-2 | 1 | 14-9 |
| Charleston | 7-3 | 2 | 17-6 |
| Campbell | 7-3 | 2 | 12-11 |
| Elon | 6-4 | 3 | 15-8 |
| Monmouth | 5-5 | 4 | 7-16 |
| Drexel | 4-6 | 5 | 12-11 |
| Hofstra | 4-6 | 5 | 12-11 |
| Northeastern | 4-6 | 5 | 12-11 |
| Delaware | 4-6 | 5 | 11-12 |
| Hampton | 3-7 | 6 | 11-12 |
| Stony Brook | 1-9 | 8 | 5-18 |
| North Carolina A&T | 0-10 | 9 | 4-19 |
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