NCAAB · Final

Drexel Dragons Defeat Monmouth Hawks 73-51

Thursday, January 15, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · OceanFirst Bank Center

Drexel Dragons 73, Monmouth Hawks 51, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Drexel Dragons vs Monmouth Hawks?

Drexel Dragons beat Monmouth Hawks 73-51 at OceanFirst Bank Center on January 15, 2026.

Who was favored in Drexel Dragons vs Monmouth Hawks?

Monmouth Hawks were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -245 (about 71% implied). The underdog won.

In a decisive victory, the Drexel Dragons defeated the Monmouth Hawks 73-51 at the OceanFirst Bank Center on January 16, 2026. This matchup was particularly noteworthy as both teams entered the game with nearly identical records, with Monmouth at 8-10 and Drexel at 9-10, making the stakes high for both sides. The Dragons came into the game on a two-game winning streak, having recently secured victories against the William & Mary Tribe and the Stony Brook Seawolves, while the Hawks were looking to bounce back from a loss to the Hofstra Pride.

Drexel's recent form has shown some improvement, with a record of 4-6 over their last ten games and an average of 65.5 points scored per game while allowing 64.3. Their last five games saw them average 60.6 points scored and 60.4 points allowed. In contrast, Monmouth's last ten games resulted in a 5-5 record, with an average of 70.6 points scored and 68.4 points allowed. However, they were on a one-game losing streak at the time of this fixture.

At home, Monmouth had a record of 3-2, while Drexel struggled on the road with an 0-4 away record. This disparity in home and away performance added an extra layer of intrigue to the game, as Monmouth aimed to leverage their home-court advantage.

The two teams had met previously in the 2025 season, splitting their two encounters. Monmouth had won their first meeting 104-97 at home, but Drexel responded with a 71-61 victory in the second encounter. This history suggested a competitive rivalry, with both teams capable of taking the upper hand.

In terms of injuries, the block does not provide any specific details, indicating that both teams may have fielded their full rosters for this matchup.

The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had Monmouth favored by 5.5 points, with a total set at 127.5. The odds reflected the expectation of a close game, but the final score indicated otherwise, with Drexel outperforming expectations.

Conditions during the game were not detailed in the block, but the matchup featured a range of scoring plays that highlighted Drexel's offensive capabilities. Key moments included Victor Panov's free throw and a series of three-pointers from Josh Reed and Max Davis, which helped to extend Drexel's lead significantly in the second half.

As the game progressed, the Dragons maintained control, with their scoring plays illustrating a balanced attack. Monmouth struggled to keep pace, only managing to score 51 points throughout the game. The final score of 73-51 not only showcased Drexel's dominance but also reflected Monmouth's difficulties in executing their game plan effectively.

Overall, this fixture was significant not just for the standings but also for the implications it had on both teams' confidence moving forward in the season. Drexel's victory solidified their recent form and provided momentum as they look to build on this success, while Monmouth will need to regroup and address their shortcomings as they continue through the season.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	MONM -5.5	127.5 o -110 / u -110	Drexel Dragons +200 · Monmouth Hawks -245

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Leaders

PointsCornelius Robinson III15Monmouth Hawks
AssistsJack Collins3Monmouth Hawks
ReboundsJason Rivera-Torres7Monmouth Hawks
PointsShane Blakeney18Drexel Dragons
AssistsKevon Vanderhorst6Drexel Dragons
ReboundsGarfield Turner9Drexel Dragons

Recent form

Monmouth Hawks

Last 10: 5-5Streak L170.6 scored · 68.4 allowed per game3-2 at home

L64-67at Hofstra PrideJan 10
W81-70vs William & Mary TribeJan 9
W62-48at Towson TigersJan 3
L65-68vs Campbell Fighting CamelsDec 31
W76-62vs Lehigh Mountain HawksDec 21
L75-85vs Quinnipiac BobcatsDec 18
L65-73at Fairfield StagsDec 14
L67-79at Georgia Tech Yellow JacketsDec 6
W63-58vs Princeton TigersDec 4
W88-74at Lafayette LeopardsNov 30

Drexel Dragons

Last 10: 4-6Streak W265.5 scored · 64.3 allowed per game0-4 away

W64-58vs William & Mary TribeJan 10
W56-37vs Stony Brook SeawolvesJan 9
L67-70vs Hofstra PrideJan 3
L53-65at UNC Wilmington SeahawksJan 1
L63-72at Charleston CougarsDec 30
W74-56vs Maine Black BearsDec 21
W75-67vs Mount St. Mary's MountaineersDec 20
L66-74vs Howard BisonDec 16
L64-69at La Salle ExplorersDec 6
L73-75at American University EaglesDec 4

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
UNC Wilmington	27-7	-	15-3
Charleston	21-11	1	14-4
Hofstra	24-11	3	12-6
Monmouth	19-15	4	11-7
William & Mary	20-12	5	10-8
Drexel	17-16	5	10-8
Towson	19-15	6	9-9
Stony Brook	17-15	6	9-9
Campbell	16-18	7	8-10
Hampton	13-19	8	7-11
Elon	14-18	9	6-12
North Carolina A&T	11-19	11	4-14
Northeastern	7-24	13	2-16

Box score

Stat	Drexel Dragons	Monmouth Hawks
Field goals	25-52	17-53
Field goal %	48	32
Three-pointers	15-27	3-14
Three-point %	56	21
Free throws	8-16	14-18
Free throw %	50	78
Rebounds	35	34
Offensive rebounds	14	15
Defensive rebounds	21	19
Assists	18	7
Steals	6	8
Blocks	5	5
Turnovers	13	14
Team turnovers	3	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	5	11
Fast-break points	6	19
Points in the paint	12	26
Fouls	17	16
Largest lead	29	1
Lead changes	2	2
Time in front	95	1

How the scoring went

1st Half30-19Dillon Tingler makes 18-foot turnaround jump shot
1st Half32-19Shane Blakeney makes 12-foot floating jump shot
1st Half35-19Shane Blakeney makes 23-foot three point jumper (Kevon Vanderhorst assists)
1st Half38-19Shane Blakeney makes 24-foot three point jumper (Dillon Tingler assists)
2nd Half38-21Stefanos Spartalis makes layup
2nd Half40-21Victor Panov makes layup
2nd Half43-21Shane Blakeney makes 31-foot three point jumper
2nd Half46-21Eli Beard makes 23-foot three point jumper (Victor Panov assists)
2nd Half48-21Kevon Vanderhorst makes layup (Shane Blakeney assists)
2nd Half48-23Cornelius Robinson III makes driving layup
2nd Half51-23Victor Panov makes 22-foot three point jumper (Kevon Vanderhorst assists)
2nd Half51-24Jason Rivera-Torres makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half51-25Jason Rivera-Torres makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half54-25Dillon Tingler makes 27-foot three point jumper
2nd Half54-27Dok Muordar makes layup
2nd Half54-28Dok Muordar makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half54-30Dok Muordar makes layup (Jason Rivera-Torres assists)
2nd Half54-31Jason Rivera-Torres makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half54-32Jason Rivera-Torres makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half55-32Shane Blakeney makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half55-33Dok Muordar makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half55-34Dok Muordar makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half56-34Garfield Turner makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half57-34Garfield Turner makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half60-34Eli Beard makes 23-foot three point jumper (Kevon Vanderhorst assists)
2nd Half62-34Dillon Tingler makes layup (Shane Blakeney assists)
2nd Half62-36Andrew Ball makes driving layup
2nd Half62-37Dok Muordar makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half62-38Dok Muordar makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half64-38Kevon Vanderhorst makes driving layup
2nd Half64-41Justin Ray makes 27-foot three point jumper (Jack Collins assists)
2nd Half64-43Cornelius Robinson III makes 18-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half65-43Victor Panov makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half65-45Justin Ray makes 12-foot turnaround jump shot
2nd Half68-45Josh Reed makes 28-foot three point jumper (Victor Panov assists)
2nd Half68-47Corey Miller makes driving layup
2nd Half68-48Corey Miller makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half71-48Max Davis makes 29-foot three point jumper (Villiam Garcia Adsten assists)
2nd Half73-48Josh Reed makes 1-foot dunk
2nd Half73-51Lucas Orchard makes 28-foot three point jumper (Zubayr Griffin assists)