ncaab Game Recap
Hampton Pirates vs Monmouth Hawks Wrap - Monmouth Wins 85-77
Hampton was burned for 25 points by Xander Rice on Saturday as Monmouth picked up a 85-77 win at OceanFirst Bank Center.
Monmouth won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -12.0-point spread.
Monmouth got 15 points from Nikita Konstantynovskyi and another 14 points from Abdi Bashir Jr.. Xander Rice contributed 4 assists, while Jack Collins cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.
Hampton got a 18-point performance from Jordan Nesbitt, who was supported by 17 points from Kyrese Mullen. Jordan Nesbitt had 6 assists in a losing cause for Hampton, while Kyrese Mullen grabbed 14 rebounds.
Monmouth led at halftime, $HalfScore.
The rebound battle favored Monmouth as they grabbed 40 boards, while Hampton only had 28
Monmouth looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Stony Brook. Hampton will aim to get back on the winning track vs. College of Charleston.