Princeton closes on 9-0 run to beat Monmouth 69-58
PRINCETON, N.J. -- Myles Stephens scored 19 points, Devin Cannady added 18 and Princeton used a 9-0 run late to beat Monmouth 69-58 on Tuesday night.
Stephens was 7 of 14 from the floor, made five 3-pointers and grabbed eight rebounds. Cannady was 6-of-13 shooting with four 3s. Amir Bell chipped in 11 points for the Tigers (3-6), who snapped a three-game skid.
Deion Hammond scored 17 points and made five 3-pointers to lead Monmouth (3-8). Diago Quinn added 11 points.
Hammond scored five points and Marcus McClary hit a layup as Monmouth pulled to 60-58 with 2:50 remaining, but the Tigers held the Hawks scoreless the rest of the way. Cannady made two 3-pointers and two free throws in the game-ending 9-0 run.
The Hawks had an 18-10 lead in the first half before Princeton answered with 13-0 surge and led the rest of the way. The Tigers shot 24 of 52 from the field, and made 13 from long range.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Jeff Janosik
- Jose Carrion
- Douglas Hopper
2023-24 Coastal Athletic Association Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston | 15-3 | - | 27-8 |
| Drexel | 13-5 | 2 | 20-12 |
| UNC Wilmington | 12-6 | 3 | 21-10 |
| Hofstra | 12-6 | 3 | 20-13 |
| Towson | 11-7 | 4 | 20-14 |
| Delaware | 10-8 | 5 | 19-14 |
| Stony Brook | 10-8 | 5 | 20-15 |
| Monmouth | 10-8 | 5 | 18-15 |
| Campbell | 8-10 | 7 | 14-18 |
| Northeastern | 7-11 | 8 | 12-20 |
| Elon | 6-12 | 9 | 13-19 |
| North Carolina A&T | 5-13 | 10 | 7-25 |
| William & Mary | 4-14 | 11 | 10-23 |
| Hampton | 3-15 | 12 | 9-24 |
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