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WASHINGTON D.C. -- Monmouth men's basketball is squaring off against Hofstra in the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) championship on Tuesday, March 10 inside the CareFirst Arena.
At the end of the half, Hofstra led the game 35-32.
Monmouth made it a point of emphasis to get off to a fast start from the opening tip. The Hawks jumped out to a 6-0 lead with mostly drives to the basket. Then Hofstra went on a run and took the lead thanks to some outside jumpers and offensive boards.
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The first half saw both teams key players pick up fouls. Cruz Davis, the CAA's leading scorer, picked up his second foul with 7:32 left and got subbed out. Kavion McClain and Jason Rivera-Torres each picked up their second fouls in the first half and got subbed out, both players got subbed back in minutes later before halftime. Hofstra's Preston Edmead was unstoppable in the first half scoring 16.
Hofstra came in the best shooting team in the league, and Monmouth struggled to start the game in that department. Aside from two Justin Ray made shots from deep, other Hawks players couldn't buy a basket from behind the arc. Monmouth shot 20% from deep, Hofstra was 30.8%. Though Monmouth's defensive energy was up, the offense was off and on to start.
About 85 total students went on the bus from the Monmouth campus to come and support the Hawks. Before the game, King Rice went over to the student section clapping and giving high-fives to hype the crowd up. Monmouth's band and cheerleaders were part of that squad.
This article originally appeared on Asbury Park Press: CAA championship game: Monmouth basketball vs. Hofstra
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At the end of the half, Hofstra led the game 35-32.
Monmouth made it a point of emphasis to get off to a fast start from the opening tip. The Hawks jumped out to a 6-0 lead with mostly drives to the basket. Then Hofstra went on a run and took the lead thanks to some outside jumpers and offensive boards.
More: Monmouth going for March Madness bid. Preview of tonight's Hofstra game
The first half saw both teams key players pick up fouls. Cruz Davis, the CAA's leading scorer, picked up his second foul with 7:32 left and got subbed out. Kavion McClain and Jason Rivera-Torres each picked up their second fouls in the first half and got subbed out, both players got subbed back in minutes later before halftime. Hofstra's Preston Edmead was unstoppable in the first half scoring 16.
Monmouth's rough shooting start
Hofstra came in the best shooting team in the league, and Monmouth struggled to start the game in that department. Aside from two Justin Ray made shots from deep, other Hawks players couldn't buy a basket from behind the arc. Monmouth shot 20% from deep, Hofstra was 30.8%. Though Monmouth's defensive energy was up, the offense was off and on to start.
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Monmouth fans pop out
About 85 total students went on the bus from the Monmouth campus to come and support the Hawks. Before the game, King Rice went over to the student section clapping and giving high-fives to hype the crowd up. Monmouth's band and cheerleaders were part of that squad.
This article originally appeared on Asbury Park Press: CAA championship game: Monmouth basketball vs. Hofstra
Continue reading...
