NCAAB · Final

Monmouth Hawks Defeat Drexel Dragons 65-57

Sunday, March 8, 2026, 3:00 PM ET · CareFirst Arena

Monmouth Hawks 65, Drexel Dragons 57, 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?

Monmouth Hawks beat Drexel Dragons 65-57 at CareFirst Arena on March 8, 2026.

Who was favored in Drexel Dragons vs Monmouth Hawks?

Monmouth Hawks were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -192 (about 66% implied). The favorite won.

In a tightly contested matchup, the Monmouth Hawks secured a 65-57 victory over the Drexel Dragons at CareFirst Arena on March 8, 2026. This win marks an important moment for the Hawks, who have shown strong form in recent games, particularly at home. With this victory, Monmouth improved their home record to 4-1 in their last five games, while Drexel's away record in the same span stands at 2-3.

Monmouth entered the game with a solid 18-14 overall record and a recent performance that included a three-game winning streak. In their last ten games, they achieved a record of 7-3, averaging 75.7 points scored while allowing 73.5 points. Their recent games included notable wins against teams like the Northeastern Huskies and Stony Brook Seawolves, showcasing their offensive capabilities. In contrast, Drexel, with a 17-16 overall record, had a record of 6-4 in their last ten games, averaging 68.3 points scored and 70.5 points allowed. Their recent win against Northeastern on March 7, 2026, was a positive note, but they struggled in previous matchups, including a loss to Hofstra.

The head-to-head record between the two teams is evenly split at 2-2 over the last two seasons. In their most recent meeting prior to this game on February 13, 2026, Monmouth decisively defeated Drexel 93-73. This history added an extra layer of intensity to the matchup, as both teams sought to assert their dominance in the series.

In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specific details, but the performance of key players often plays a crucial role in such matchups. The absence of any pivotal players could have influenced the game dynamics, but both teams appeared to field their regular lineups.

Betting lines from DraftKings indicated Monmouth as the favorites with a spread of -3.5 and a money line of -192, while Drexel was listed at +160. The total points set at 136.5 suggested expectations for a moderately high-scoring game, reflecting the offensive strengths of both teams.

The game conditions were typical for indoor basketball, with no adverse weather factors affecting play. Both teams were expected to utilize their strengths, with Monmouth focusing on their scoring prowess and Drexel aiming to tighten their defense.

As the game unfolded, Monmouth maintained control, particularly in the second half. Key scoring plays included a series of free throws from Jack Collins and Justin Ray, which helped the Hawks extend their lead. Drexel attempted to close the gap with a three-point jumper from Eli Beard, but Monmouth's free throw shooting proved crucial in sealing the victory.

Overall, this game highlighted Monmouth's ability to perform under pressure at home, while Drexel will need to regroup and address their away performance as they move forward in the season.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	MONM -3.5	136.5 o -115 / u -105	Drexel Dragons +160 · Monmouth Hawks -192

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Leaders

PointsJason Rivera-Torres14Monmouth Hawks
AssistsKavion McClain4Monmouth Hawks
ReboundsJason Rivera-Torres8Monmouth Hawks
PointsKevon Vanderhorst15Drexel Dragons
AssistsShane Blakeney4Drexel Dragons
ReboundsShane Blakeney9Drexel Dragons

Recent form

Monmouth Hawks

Last 10: 7-3Streak W375.7 scored · 73.5 allowed per game4-1 at home

W89-83at Northeastern HuskiesMar 4
W73-57vs Elon PhoenixFeb 28
W82-69vs Stony Brook SeawolvesFeb 27
L63-74at Charleston CougarsFeb 21
L69-79at UNC Wilmington SeahawksFeb 20
W72-71vs Towson TigersFeb 16
W93-73at Drexel DragonsFeb 13
W76-75at Stony Brook SeawolvesFeb 6
L57-73vs Hofstra PrideJan 31
W83-81vs North Carolina A&T AggiesJan 30

Drexel Dragons

Last 10: 6-4Streak W168.3 scored · 70.5 allowed per game2-3 away

W84-77vs Northeastern HuskiesMar 7
L51-62at Hofstra PrideMar 4
W65-60vs Campbell Fighting CamelsFeb 27
W68-62vs Towson TigersFeb 22
W70-61at Northeastern HuskiesFeb 20
L69-72at Stony Brook SeawolvesFeb 17
L73-93vs Monmouth HawksFeb 13
W82-77at Elon PhoenixFeb 7
L60-81at Campbell Fighting CamelsFeb 6
W61-60vs North Carolina A&T AggiesJan 31

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	20-58	23-50
Field goal %	34	46
Three-pointers	9-22	5-17
Three-point %	41	29
Free throws	8-12	14-18
Free throw %	67	78
Rebounds	36	35
Offensive rebounds	14	8
Defensive rebounds	22	27
Assists	10	11
Steals	9	10
Blocks	2	10
Turnovers	15	14
Team turnovers	1	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	10	10
Fast-break points	5	12
Points in the paint	20	32
Fouls	18	14
Largest lead	11	9
Lead changes	9	9
Time in front	59	29

How the scoring went

1st Half29-28Stefanos Spartalis makes free throw 1 of 1
1st Half29-30Stefanos Spartalis makes layup (Jason Rivera-Torres assists)
1st Half31-30Victor Panov makes layup (Kevon Vanderhorst assists)
1st Half31-32Kavion McClain makes driving layup
1st Half33-32Shane Blakeney makes 10-foot floating jump shot
2nd Half33-34Andrew Ball makes 2-foot dunk (Kavion McClain assists)
2nd Half34-34Kevon Vanderhorst makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half35-34Kevon Vanderhorst makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half35-36Jason Rivera-Torres makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half35-38Kavion McClain makes 15-foot step back jumpshot
2nd Half36-38Garfield Turner makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half36-40Jack Collins makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half38-40Garfield Turner makes 1-foot dunk (Shane Blakeney assists)
2nd Half40-40Garfield Turner makes 3-foot turnaround jump shot
2nd Half41-40Kevon Vanderhorst makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half41-41Jason Rivera-Torres makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half44-41Eli Beard makes 25-foot three point jumper (Shane Blakeney assists)
2nd Half44-43Kavion McClain makes 13-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half46-43Victor Panov makes layup (Shane Blakeney assists)
2nd Half48-43Garfield Turner makes 7-foot turnaround jump shot
2nd Half48-45Justin Ray makes layup
2nd Half48-48Jason Rivera-Torres makes 24-foot three point jumper (Stefanos Spartalis assists)
2nd Half48-50Jack Collins makes layup (Stefanos Spartalis assists)
2nd Half48-51Stefanos Spartalis makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half48-52Stefanos Spartalis makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half48-54Jason Rivera-Torres makes driving layup
2nd Half49-54Garfield Turner makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half49-56Stefanos Spartalis makes 5-foot turnaround jump shot
2nd Half50-56Kevon Vanderhorst makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half51-56Kevon Vanderhorst makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half51-58Jason Rivera-Torres makes driving layup
2nd Half51-59Justin Ray makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half51-60Justin Ray makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half54-60Eli Beard makes 25-foot three point jumper (Dillon Tingler assists)
2nd Half54-61Jack Collins makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half54-62Jack Collins makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half57-62Shane Blakeney makes 25-foot three point jumper (Eli Beard assists)
2nd Half57-63Justin Ray makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half57-64Justin Ray makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half57-65Jason Rivera-Torres makes free throw 1 of 2