| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| MONM | 45 | 27 | 72 |
| NCAT | 36 | 27 | 63 |
Monmouth defeats North Carolina A&T 72-63
GREENSBORO, N.C. -- — Abdi Bashir Jr.'s 21 points helped Monmouth defeat North Carolina A&T 72-63 on Thursday night.
Bashir shot 7 of 18 from the field, including 1 for 5 from 3-point range, and went 6 for 6 from the line for the Hawks (5-13, 3-2 Coastal Athletic Association). Madison Durr scored 16 points and added six rebounds. Jaret Valencia shot 3 of 8 from the field and 4 of 4 from the free-throw line to finish with 11 points.
Jahnathan Lamothe led the way for the Aggies (4-15, 0-6) with 22 points and 12 rebounds. N.C. A&T also got 19 points and four assists from Ryan Forrest.
Monmouth took a 27-14 lead in the first half with a 15-2 run. Led by 11 first-half points from Valencia, Monmouth carried a 45-36 lead into the break. Dok Muordar's dunk with 8:43 remaining in the second half gave Monmouth the lead for good at 58-56.
Monmouth plays Saturday against Campbell on the road. N.C. A&T hosts Hampton on Monday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Mark Schnur
- Ben Stirt
- Joe Switzer
2024-25 Coastal Athletic Association Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston | 5-1 | - | 15-4 |
| William & Mary | 5-1 | - | 11-8 |
| Towson | 5-1 | - | 10-9 |
| UNC Wilmington | 4-2 | 1 | 14-5 |
| Elon | 4-2 | 1 | 13-6 |
| Delaware | 4-2 | 1 | 11-8 |
| Drexel | 3-3 | 2 | 11-8 |
| Campbell | 3-3 | 2 | 8-11 |
| Monmouth | 3-3 | 2 | 5-14 |
| Hofstra | 2-4 | 3 | 10-9 |
| Northeastern | 2-4 | 3 | 10-9 |
| Hampton | 2-4 | 3 | 9-9 |
| North Carolina A&T | 0-6 | 5 | 4-15 |
| Stony Brook | 0-6 | 5 | 4-15 |
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