Drexel 73, at Monmouth 51

WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. (Interstat) — Drexel delivered a commanding wire-to-wire victory, dismantling Monmouth 73-51 in a Colonial Athletic Association men’s basketball game Thursday night at the Multipurpose Activity Center. The Dragons (9-10, 3-3 CAA) seized control immediately and never relented, building a 19-point halftime lead and extending it to as many as 28 in the second half. The Hawks (8-10, 3-3), installed as 5.5-point favorites, were overwhelmed by Drexel’s blistering perimeter shooting and a defensive effort that rendered Monmouth’s offense ineffective for long stretches. The most decisive phase of the game was its opening. Drexel set the tone from… Read more...