NCAAB · Final

Monmouth Hawks Defeat Towson Tigers 62-48

Saturday, January 3, 2026, 6:00 PM ET · SECU Arena

Monmouth Hawks 62, Towson Tigers 48, 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 Monmouth Hawks vs Towson Tigers?

Monmouth Hawks beat Towson Tigers 62-48 at SECU Arena on January 3, 2026.

Who was favored in Monmouth Hawks vs Towson Tigers?

Towson Tigers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -395 (about 80% implied). The underdog won.

In a decisive matchup, the Monmouth Hawks secured a 62-48 victory against the Towson Tigers at SECU Arena. This game marked a significant moment for Monmouth, who improved their record to 8-8, while Towson fell to 8-9. The Hawks' performance was highlighted by their ability to dominate the second half, outscoring the Tigers significantly after a competitive first half.

Both teams entered the game with an equal record of 7-8 for Monmouth and 8-8 for Towson, making this fixture particularly intriguing as it featured two teams striving for better positioning in their league. In their last ten games, Towson had a record of 5-5, but they were on a two-game losing streak, having lost to the Hampton Pirates and the William & Mary Tribe. They averaged 72.1 points scored while allowing 70.4 points per game during this stretch. Monmouth, on the other hand, also had a 5-5 record in their last ten games but had lost their most recent game against the Campbell Fighting Camels. They averaged 72.9 points scored and 72.5 points allowed in their last ten games.

At home, Towson had a record of 4-0, while their away record stood at 1-5. Monmouth's performance was slightly better at home with a 3-2 record, but they struggled on the road with a 2-3 record. The teams had met twice earlier in the season, with Towson winning both encounters, including a notable 80-54 victory at home.

In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details, but it is always a factor that can influence team performance. The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had Towson as 8.5-point favorites, with a total set at 136.5. The odds reflected a belief that Towson would perform better at home, but the game’s outcome proved otherwise.

The conditions at SECU Arena were typical for a basketball game, with both teams needing to adapt to the environment as they battled for crucial league points. Viewers were advised to watch for the scoring plays that unfolded throughout the game, particularly in the second half where Monmouth pulled away. Key moments included free throws made by Justin Ray and Jason Rivera-Torres, as well as a significant three-point jumper from Tyler Tejada that contributed to Monmouth's lead.

Ultimately, the Hawks' ability to maintain composure and execute their game plan led to a convincing victory, showcasing their potential as they move forward in the season.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	TOW -8.5	136.5 o -110 / u -110	Monmouth Hawks +310 · Towson Tigers -395

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Leaders

PointsDylan Williamson11Towson Tigers
AssistsTyler Tejada3Towson Tigers
ReboundsCaleb Embeya8Towson Tigers
PointsJason Rivera-Torres21Monmouth Hawks
AssistsJason Rivera-Torres4Monmouth Hawks
ReboundsAndrew Ball8Monmouth Hawks

Recent form

Towson Tigers

Last 10: 5-5Streak L272.1 scored · 70.4 allowed per game4-0 at home

L62-63at Hampton PiratesDec 31
L70-84at William & Mary TribeDec 29
W72-47vs Sacred Heart PioneersDec 22
W107-60vs Notre Dame (MD) GatorsDec 19
L49-73at Kansas JayhawksDec 17
L61-86at UCF KnightsDec 7
W93-80vs Cornell Big RedDec 4
L73-87at UC San Diego TritonsNov 26
W72-69at Liberty FlamesNov 25
W62-55vs Rhode Island RamsNov 24

Monmouth Hawks

Last 10: 5-5Streak L172.9 scored · 72.5 allowed per game2-3 away

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
L79-83at Le Moyne DolphinsNov 29
W80-73at Ball State CardinalsNov 28
W71-70vs Robert Morris ColonialsNov 23

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	Towson Tigers
Field goals	21-47	18-66
Field goal %	45	27
Three-pointers	4-17	7-31
Three-point %	24	23
Free throws	16-19	5-6
Free throw %	84	83
Rebounds	39	36
Offensive rebounds	8	16
Defensive rebounds	31	20
Assists	10	10
Steals	6	6
Blocks	8	3
Turnovers	15	11
Team turnovers	1	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	15	12
Fast-break points	7	9
Points in the paint	30	20
Fouls	10	17
Largest lead	16	5
Lead changes	3	3
Time in front	85	12

How the scoring went

1st Half25-20Tyler Schmidt makes 24-foot three point jumper (Chike Ndefo assists)
1st Half25-22Caleb Embeya makes layup (Tyler Schmidt assists)
2nd Half25-24Mor Seck makes 2-foot dunk (Jaquan Womack assists)
2nd Half25-25Mor Seck makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half25-26Mor Seck makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half25-27Tyler Tejada makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half25-28Tyler Tejada makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half27-28Jason Rivera-Torres makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half29-28Andrew Ball makes 2-foot dunk
2nd Half31-28Andrew Ball makes 9-foot floating jump shot
2nd Half32-28Andrew Ball makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half34-28Jason Rivera-Torres makes 13-foot turnaround jump shot
2nd Half36-28Dok Muordar makes 1-foot dunk
2nd Half38-28Dok Muordar makes layup
2nd Half40-28Andrew Ball makes 0-foot tip in dunk
2nd Half40-30Jaquan Womack makes driving layup
2nd Half41-30Andrew Ball makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half42-30Andrew Ball makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half42-32Dylan Williamson makes driving layup
2nd Half42-34Dylan Williamson makes 10-foot floating jump shot
2nd Half44-34Andrew Ball makes 12-foot jumper
2nd Half45-34Andrew Ball makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half48-34Jason Rivera-Torres makes 23-foot three point jumper
2nd Half48-35Tyler Tejada makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half51-35Jason Rivera-Torres makes 24-foot three point jumper (Jack Collins assists)
2nd Half51-38Dylan Williamson makes 26-foot three point jumper (Jaquan Womack assists)
2nd Half53-38Stefanos Spartalis makes layup (Jason Rivera-Torres assists)
2nd Half53-40Jaquan Womack makes driving layup
2nd Half53-43Tyler Schmidt makes 23-foot three point jumper (Tyler Tejada assists)
2nd Half54-43Jack Collins makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half55-43Jack Collins makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half56-43Jason Rivera-Torres makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half57-43Jason Rivera-Torres makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half58-43Justin Ray makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half59-43Justin Ray makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half59-46Tyler Tejada makes 24-foot three point jumper (Tyler Schmidt assists)
2nd Half60-46Justin Ray makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half61-46Justin Ray makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half62-46Jack Collins makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half62-48Caleb Embeya makes 0-foot tip in layup