Monmouth Hawks Defeat Lafayette Leopards 88-74
Sunday, November 30, 2025, 2:30 PM ET · Kirby Sports Center
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Quick answers
Who won Monmouth Hawks vs Lafayette Leopards?
Monmouth Hawks beat Lafayette Leopards 88-74 at Kirby Sports Center on November 30, 2025.
Who was favored in Monmouth Hawks vs Lafayette Leopards?
Monmouth Hawks were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -135 (about 57% implied). The favorite won.
In an exciting matchup at the Kirby Sports Center, the Monmouth Hawks secured a decisive 88-74 victory over the Lafayette Leopards. This game showcased the contrasting fortunes of both teams, with Monmouth improving their record to 5-4 while Lafayette fell to 2-8. The Hawks' win was particularly significant as they looked to bounce back from a recent loss, while Lafayette aimed to build on their previous victory.
Monmouth entered the game with a record of 4-4, having recently lost to Le Moyne Dolphins with a score of 79-83. Before that, they had a win against Ball State Cardinals, 80-73, and a narrow victory over Robert Morris Colonials, 71-70. Their performance has been marked by an average of 72.1 points scored and 72.5 points allowed over their last ten games. The Hawks have struggled on the road, with an away record of 1-6, but their recent home performances have shown promise, going 3-0 in their last three games at home.
On the other side, Lafayette's recent form has been less encouraging. With a record of 2-7, they had managed to secure a win against Ball State Cardinals just a day prior to this game, winning 55-37. However, their overall performance has been inconsistent, averaging 67.8 points scored and allowing 73.0 points in their last ten games. The Leopards have struggled significantly away from home, holding a record of 0-5 in their last five away games.
The Hawks' victory was characterized by a strong offensive display, particularly in the second half, where they maintained a commanding lead. Key moments included free throws made by Mark Butler and Jack Collins, contributing to Monmouth's scoring in the latter stages of the game. The final scoring plays saw Justin Ray finish with a dunk, assisted by Andrew Ball, which capped off an impressive performance by the Hawks.
In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details on player availability for either team, which could have influenced the game’s outcome. However, both teams have faced challenges this season, and player fitness is always a critical factor in college basketball.
The betting market, as reported by DraftKings, had Monmouth as slight favorites with a spread of -1.5. The total points line was set at 141.5, reflecting expectations for a competitive scoring environment. The odds indicated a money line of +114 for Lafayette and -135 for Monmouth, suggesting that the Hawks were favored to win.
Conditions in the Kirby Sports Center were conducive to a high-scoring game, with both teams looking to exploit their offensive strengths. Fans were treated to a vibrant atmosphere as both teams battled for supremacy on the court.
Overall, this fixture highlighted the struggles of Lafayette as they continue to search for consistency, while Monmouth's performance showcased their potential to compete effectively in the league. The Hawks will look to build on this momentum in their upcoming games, while the Leopards will need to regroup and address their defensive issues to turn their season around.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | MONM -1.5 | 141.5 o -112 / u -108 | Monmouth Hawks -135 · Lafayette Leopards +114 |
Leaders
- PointsCaleb Williams16Lafayette Leopards
- AssistsMark Butler4Lafayette Leopards
- ReboundsAndrew Phillips6Lafayette Leopards
- PointsJustin Ray21Monmouth Hawks
- AssistsJack Collins12Monmouth Hawks
- ReboundsAndrew Ball10Monmouth Hawks
Recent form
Lafayette Leopards
Last 10: 3-7Streak W167.8 scored · 73 allowed per game3-2 at home
- W55-37vs Ball State CardinalsNov 29
- L63-76vs Le Moyne DolphinsNov 28
- L70-74at Stonehill SkyhawksNov 21
- L59-81at West Virginia MountaineersNov 18
- L78-97vs Cornell Big RedNov 13
- L60-97at Texas LonghornsNov 8
- W79-44vs Dickinson Red DevilsNov 6
- L76-85at Saint Joseph's HawksNov 4
- L69-71at American University EaglesMar 7
- W69-68vs Holy Cross CrusadersMar 5
Monmouth Hawks
Last 10: 4-6Streak L172.1 scored · 72.5 allowed per game1-6 away
- L79-83at Le Moyne DolphinsNov 29
- W80-73at Ball State CardinalsNov 28
- W71-70vs Robert Morris ColonialsNov 23
- L73-78at Syracuse OrangeNov 19
- L58-70at Seton Hall PiratesNov 14
- L60-73at La Salle ExplorersNov 8
- W96-68vs Caldwell CougarsNov 5
- L78-79at Charleston CougarsMar 10
- W65-60vs Hofstra PrideMar 9
- L61-71at Drexel DragonsMar 1
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 |
| Navy | 26-8 | - | 17-1 |
| Colgate | 18-15 | 6 | 11-7 |
| Lehigh | 18-17 | 6 | 11-7 |
| Boston University | 17-17 | 7 | 10-8 |
| American University | 16-16 | 8 | 9-9 |
| Loyola Maryland | 12-20 | 9 | 8-10 |
| Lafayette | 11-21 | 9 | 8-10 |
| Bucknell | 10-23 | 11 | 6-12 |
| Army | 11-21 | 12 | 5-13 |
| Holy Cross | 11-22 | 12 | 5-13 |
Box score
| Stat | Monmouth Hawks | Lafayette Leopards |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 29-49 | 24-56 |
| Field goal % | 59 | 43 |
| Three-pointers | 8-14 | 9-23 |
| Three-point % | 57 | 39 |
| Free throws | 22-31 | 17-22 |
| Free throw % | 71 | 77 |
| Rebounds | 30 | 24 |
| Offensive rebounds | 5 | 7 |
| Defensive rebounds | 25 | 17 |
| Assists | 19 | 13 |
| Steals | 6 | 5 |
| Blocks | 4 | 0 |
| Turnovers | 11 | 12 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 21 | 22 |
| Fast-break points | 12 | 5 |
| Points in the paint | 32 | 22 |
| Fouls | 18 | 20 |
| Largest lead | 21 | 3 |
| Lead changes | 3 | 3 |
| Time in front | 92 | 6 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half55-45Andrew Ball made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half57-45Jason Rivera-Torres made Layup. Assisted by Justin Ray.
- 2nd Half60-45Justin Ray made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Cornelius Robinson III.
- 2nd Half60-48Caleb Williams made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half63-48Jason Rivera-Torres made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jack Collins.
- 2nd Half63-49Misha Bednostin made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half63-50Misha Bednostin made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half65-50Justin Ray made Layup.
- 2nd Half66-50Justin Ray made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half68-50Cornelius Robinson III made Jumper.
- 2nd Half68-52Shareef Jackson made Layup.
- 2nd Half71-52Jack Collins made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half71-53Christian Humphrey-Rembert made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half71-54Christian Humphrey-Rembert made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half73-54Dok Muordar made Dunk. Assisted by Jason Rivera-Torres.
- 2nd Half75-54Cornelius Robinson III made Layup.
- 2nd Half75-56Ashton Wallace made Jumper. Assisted by Shareef Jackson.
- 2nd Half75-58Shareef Jackson made Layup. Assisted by Ashton Wallace.
- 2nd Half76-58Jason Rivera-Torres made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half77-58Jason Rivera-Torres made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half77-59Andrew Phillips made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half78-59Dok Muordar made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half79-59Stefanos Spartalis made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half80-59Stefanos Spartalis made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half80-60Luke Bevilacqua made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half80-62Andrew Phillips made Layup.
- 2nd Half80-64Mark Butler made Jumper.
- 2nd Half80-66Caleb Williams made Jumper. Assisted by Mark Butler.
- 2nd Half80-69Caleb Williams made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half81-69Justin Ray made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half82-69Justin Ray made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half82-70Mark Butler made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half82-71Mark Butler made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half83-71Jack Collins made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half83-73Mark Butler made Layup.
- 2nd Half84-73Andrew Ball made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half85-73Justin Ray made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half85-74Mark Butler made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half86-74Andrew Ball made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half88-74Justin Ray made Dunk. Assisted by Andrew Ball.
Win probability
Above the line favours Lafayette Leopards, below favours Monmouth Hawks.
Venue
- Kirby Sports CenterEaston, PA
- Attendance477
- OfficialsTim Kelly, Jarrett Robinson, Moe Najmyar
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