Drexel 57, at Monmouth 65

WASHINGTON (Interstat) — In a grinding, defensive-minded affair dictated by physicality and timely shot-making, the Monmouth Hawks pulled away late to secure a 65-57 victory over the Drexel Dragons in a Colonial Athletic Association men’s basketball game Sunday at CareFirst Arena. A crowd of 1,666 saw the Hawks improve to 18-14 overall, while Drexel moved to 17-16. The game, which featured 13 ties and 15 lead changes, was a stark contrast to the teams’ previous two high-scoring meetings this season, both blowout wins for the home side. The most critical phase of the contest unfolded over the final five minutes,… Read more...