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Drexel Defeats Monmouth 78-74 - Recap
Monmouth was victimized for 21 points and 11 rebounds by Amari Williams as Drexel defeated them 78-74 in NCAA action on Thursday.
Drexel won the battle on the scoreboard, but not at the payout window as they failed to cover the -9.5-point spread.
Drexel got 17 points from Mate Okros and another 12 points from Kobe MaGee. Justin Moore contributed 4 assists, while Amari Williams cleaned the glass with 11 rebounds.
Monmouth got a 27-point performance from Xander Rice, who was supported by 9 points from Jaret Valencia. Xander Rice had 3 assists in a losing cause for Monmouth, while Nikita Konstantynovskyi grabbed 5 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Monmouth were victorious, as the score was 38-34 at the break.
The rebound battle favored Drexel as they grabbed 37 boards, while Monmouth only had 26
Drexel looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Delaware. Monmouth will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Hampton.