NCAAB Game Recap
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Canisius at MonmouthFri Feb 22, 2019 7:00 PM EST
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. (AP) Scott Hitchon's 3-point play with 58.2 seconds left gave Canisius a 60-59 win over Monmouth on Friday night.
Hitchon scored on a putback and was fouled. After sinking the free throw, Diago Quinn scored to cut the lead to one with 41.1 seconds remaining. Canisius turned the ball over on a shot-clock violation but Quinn missed a turnaround jumper to end the game.
Takal Molson had 15 points and six rebounds for Canisius.
Hitchon had 14 points for Canisius (13-14, 10-5 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Jonathan Sanks added 12 points.
Deion Hammond had 14 points for the Hawks (10-19, 9-7). Quinn added 13 points. Mustapha Traore had 10 points and eight rebounds.
The Golden Griffins improve to 2-0 against the Hawks this season. Canisius defeated Monmouth 80-66 on Jan. 24. Canisius takes on Iona on the road on Sunday. Monmouth plays Quinnipiac at home on Sunday.
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Leaders
Canisius | PTS | +/- | AST | REB | ST | BLK |
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T. Molson | 15 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
S. Hitchon | 14 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 2 |
Monmouth | PTS | +/- | AST | REB | ST | BLK |
D. Hammond | 14 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
D. Quinn | 13 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 1 |
Team Comparison
Canis | Monm | |
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Points For | 60 | 59 |
Field Goals | 17/57-30% | 22/51-43% |
Three Pointers | 10/34-29% | 4/11-36% |
Free Throws | 16/22-73% | 11/17-65% |
Offensive Rebounds | 12 | 9 |
Defensive Rebounds | 23 | 29 |
Rebounds | 38 | 40 |
Blocks | 6 | 2 |
Steals | 5 | 7 |
Turnovers | 15 | 17 |
Personal Fouls | 18 | 20 |
Technical Fouls | 2 | 2 |
Ejections | 0 | 0 |
2018-19 Reg Season - Canis Leads Series 2-0
Date | Result | Away Pts Ldr | Home Pts Ldr |
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Thu Jan 24 | Monm 66 @ Canis 80 | R. Salnave 14 | T. Molson 18 |
Fri Feb 22 | Canis 60 @ Monm 59 | T. Molson 15 | D. Hammond 14 |
Game Information
Stadium: OceanFirst Bank Center, West Long Branch, New Jersey |
Attendance: 2,625 |
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