Monmouth Hawks Edge Northeastern Huskies in Close Contest
Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · Cabot Center
Monmouth Hawks 89, Northeastern Huskies 83, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Monmouth Hawks vs Northeastern Huskies?
Monmouth Hawks beat Northeastern Huskies 89-83 at Cabot Center on March 3, 2026.
Who was favored in Monmouth Hawks vs Northeastern Huskies?
Monmouth Hawks were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -185 (about 65% implied). The favorite won.
In a tightly contested matchup, the Monmouth Hawks defeated the Northeastern Huskies with a final score of 89-83 at the Cabot Center. This game was significant as it showcased the contrasting fortunes of both teams, with Monmouth continuing their push for a strong finish to the season, while Northeastern struggled to find their footing.
The Hawks entered the game with a record of 17-14, having won seven of their last ten games, which included a two-game winning streak. Their recent form has seen them average 75.6 points scored while allowing 72.5 points per game. In contrast, the Huskies, with a dismal record of 6-23, were on a ten-game losing streak, averaging 69.8 points scored and allowing 82.2 points per game during that stretch.
At home, the Huskies had a record of 0-5 over their last five games, while Monmouth had fared better on the road with a 3-2 record in their last five away games. This disparity in performance added to the intrigue of the matchup, as Monmouth sought to capitalize on their recent success against a struggling Northeastern team.
Historically, Monmouth has had the upper hand in their previous meetings with Northeastern, winning both encounters in the current and previous seasons. The most recent matchup took place on January 19, 2026, where Monmouth emerged victorious with a score of 81-68. The earlier meeting in the 2025 season also saw Monmouth win, 78-73.
In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details, but the overall performance of both teams indicated that depth and health could play a role in their respective outcomes.
The betting lines from DraftKings indicated Monmouth as the favorite, with a spread of 3.5 points and a total set at 148.5. The odds reflected the market's confidence in Monmouth's ability to secure a win against the struggling Huskies.
The game conditions were typical for a late-season college basketball matchup, with both teams eager to make their mark as the season drew to a close. Fans and viewers were likely to watch for standout performances, particularly from Monmouth's key players who had been instrumental in their recent successes.
The scoring plays in the second half were pivotal, as Monmouth maintained their lead with crucial baskets from players like Stefanos Spartalis and Mike Loughnane, who contributed significantly to the final score. As the game progressed, Monmouth executed their plays effectively, managing to keep the Huskies at bay despite a valiant effort from the home team.
Overall, this game highlighted the challenges faced by Northeastern as they seek to rebuild and improve in the coming seasons, while Monmouth's victory reinforced their position as a competitive force in the league.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | MONM -3.5 | 148.5 o -110 / u -110 | Monmouth Hawks -185 · Northeastern Huskies +154 |
Leaders
- PointsMike Loughnane22Northeastern Huskies
- AssistsJB Frankel9Northeastern Huskies
- ReboundsYouri Fritz7Northeastern Huskies
- PointsKavion McClain24Monmouth Hawks
- AssistsKavion McClain11Monmouth Hawks
- ReboundsJason Rivera-Torres10Monmouth Hawks
Recent form
Northeastern Huskies
Last 10: 0-10Streak L1069.8 scored · 82.2 allowed per game0-5 at home
- L65-76at Hampton PiratesFeb 28
- L77-84at William & Mary TribeFeb 27
- L68-82vs Hofstra PrideFeb 21
- L61-70vs Drexel DragonsFeb 20
- L67-94vs William & Mary TribeFeb 13
- L55-69at Stony Brook SeawolvesFeb 7
- L63-80at Hofstra PrideFeb 6
- L84-89vs Charleston CougarsJan 31
- L78-83at Drexel DragonsJan 24
- L80-95vs Stony Brook SeawolvesJan 23
Monmouth Hawks
Last 10: 7-3Streak W275.6 scored · 72.5 allowed per game3-2 away
- 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
- W88-73at Campbell Fighting CamelsJan 24
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 | Monmouth Hawks | Northeastern Huskies |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 36-65 | 33-58 |
| Field goal % | 55 | 57 |
| Three-pointers | 8-20 | 9-17 |
| Three-point % | 40 | 53 |
| Free throws | 9-12 | 8-11 |
| Free throw % | 75 | 73 |
| Rebounds | 29 | 30 |
| Offensive rebounds | 10 | 8 |
| Defensive rebounds | 19 | 22 |
| Assists | 16 | 23 |
| Steals | 9 | 6 |
| Blocks | 2 | 1 |
| Turnovers | 6 | 12 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 17 | 10 |
| Fast-break points | 15 | 15 |
| Points in the paint | 40 | 48 |
| Fouls | 12 | 12 |
| Largest lead | 17 | 8 |
| Lead changes | 6 | 6 |
| Time in front | 68 | 27 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half56-48Xavier Abreu makes 7-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half58-48Jason Rivera-Torres makes 15-foot turnaround jump shot
- 2nd Half60-48Jack Collins makes layup (Andrew Ball assists)
- 2nd Half63-48Jason Rivera-Torres makes 25-foot three point jumper (Kavion McClain assists)
- 2nd Half64-48Jason Rivera-Torres makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half65-48Jason Rivera-Torres makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half65-50Youri Fritz makes layup
- 2nd Half67-50Jason Rivera-Torres makes 13-foot jumper
- 2nd Half67-52Xavier Abreu makes driving layup
- 2nd Half69-52Stefanos Spartalis makes layup (Kavion McClain assists)
- 2nd Half69-53Xavier Abreu makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half69-54Xavier Abreu makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half69-56Xavier Abreu makes driving layup (Luca Soroa Schaller assists)
- 2nd Half69-58Mike Loughnane makes driving layup
- 2nd Half72-58Justin Ray makes 23-foot three point jumper (Jason Rivera-Torres assists)
- 2nd Half74-58Justin Ray makes driving layup
- 2nd Half74-60Ryan Williams makes driving layup
- 2nd Half74-62Liam Koelsch makes 3-foot dunk (Ty Francis assists)
- 2nd Half74-63Ty Francis makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half76-63Kavion McClain makes 8-foot jumper
- 2nd Half76-65Mike Loughnane makes driving layup
- 2nd Half78-65Dok Muordar makes layup (Kavion McClain assists)
- 2nd Half78-67Ty Francis makes 5-foot alley oop dunk (Xavier Abreu assists)
- 2nd Half79-67Dok Muordar makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half80-67Dok Muordar makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half80-69Ty Francis makes 4-foot dunk (Mike Loughnane assists)
- 2nd Half80-70Ty Francis makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half80-73Mike Loughnane makes 24-foot three point jumper (JB Frankel assists)
- 2nd Half80-75Mike Loughnane makes driving layup
- 2nd Half82-75Kavion McClain makes 12-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half82-77Ty Francis makes layup (Youri Fritz assists)
- 2nd Half82-79Xavier Abreu makes layup (JB Frankel assists)
- 2nd Half84-79Stefanos Spartalis makes 5-foot hook shot
- 2nd Half84-81Mike Loughnane makes driving layup
- 2nd Half86-81Kavion McClain makes layup
- 2nd Half87-81Kavion McClain makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half88-81Kavion McClain makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half88-82Mike Loughnane makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half88-83Mike Loughnane makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half89-83Stefanos Spartalis makes free throw 1 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Northeastern Huskies, below favours Monmouth Hawks.
Venue
- Cabot CenterBoston, MA
- Attendance513
- OfficialsEvon Burroughs, Jawaan Williams, Tyler Sandmann
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