WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. (Interstat) — Jason Rivera-Torres scored 20 points to lead Monmouth to a 63-58 victory over Princeton on Wednesday night at Multipurpose Activity Center.

The Hawks, who improved to 5-4, capitalized on Princeton’s mistakes, scoring 23 points off 18 Tigers turnovers. Monmouth sealed the win at the free-throw line, making 16 of 19 attempts. Princeton’s CJ Happy also scored 20 points.

Both teams shot identically from the floor at 22 made field goals, but Monmouth’s 12 steals and 21 fast-break points proved decisive. Princeton, which got 14 points from Jack Stanton, fell to 3-8.

Monmouth visits Georgia Tech on Saturday. Princeton travels to Loyola Chicago.