Quinnipiac Bobcats Defeat Monmouth Hawks 85-75
Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 7:00 PM ET · OceanFirst Bank Center
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Who won Quinnipiac Bobcats vs Monmouth Hawks?
Quinnipiac Bobcats beat Monmouth Hawks 85-75 at OceanFirst Bank Center on December 17, 2025.
Who was favored in Quinnipiac Bobcats vs Monmouth Hawks?
Monmouth Hawks were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -130 (about 57% implied). The underdog won.
In an exciting matchup at the OceanFirst Bank Center, the Quinnipiac Bobcats defeated the Monmouth Hawks with a final score of 85-75 on December 18, 2025. This victory marks a continuation of Quinnipiac's strong form, as they have now won five consecutive games, improving their record to 10-3 overall. In contrast, Monmouth's struggles continue, as they have lost three straight games, bringing their record to 5-8.
Quinnipiac entered the game with an impressive away record of 4-1, while Monmouth had a home record of 2-0 prior to this contest. The Bobcats have averaged 79.9 points per game over their last ten games, while allowing 69.8 points. Monmouth, on the other hand, has averaged 70.4 points scored but has allowed 73.1 points during the same span. The contrasting forms of the two teams set the stage for an intriguing matchup.
In their recent games, Quinnipiac had notable victories, including a 75-71 win against UMass Lowell and a 72-58 win over Rider. Their last loss came against UCF, where they fell 91-102. Monmouth's recent performances have been less favorable, with losses to Fairfield (65-73) and Georgia Tech (67-79) in their last two outings.
The game was competitive, but Quinnipiac's strong offensive display ultimately secured their victory. Key scoring plays in the second half included a dunk by Jason Rivera-Torres and free throws from Andrew Ball and Jack Collins. The Bobcats maintained their lead throughout the latter stages of the game, showcasing their ability to execute under pressure.
In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specific details on player availability for either team, which could have implications for future matchups. However, the absence of key players can often influence team performance, especially in tightly contested games like this one.
The betting market, as reported by DraftKings, had Quinnipiac favored with a spread of -1.5 points. The total for the game was set at 145.5, indicating expectations for a moderately high-scoring affair, which ultimately came to fruition with a combined score of 160 points.
Conditions in the arena were conducive to a competitive game, with both teams bringing their best efforts. Viewers were treated to a display of skill and determination, particularly from Quinnipiac, who capitalized on their scoring opportunities and executed their game plan effectively.
As the season progresses, both teams will look to build on this result. Quinnipiac will aim to extend their winning streak and solidify their position in the league, while Monmouth will seek to bounce back and find consistency in their performance.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | MONM -1.5 | 145.5 o -112 / u -108 | Quinnipiac Bobcats +110 · Monmouth Hawks -130 |
Leaders
- PointsJason Rivera-Torres18Monmouth Hawks
- AssistsStefanos Spartalis6Monmouth Hawks
- ReboundsJason Rivera-Torres7Monmouth Hawks
- PointsGrant Randall17Quinnipiac Bobcats
- AssistsNate Guerengomba5Quinnipiac Bobcats
- ReboundsGrant Randall11Quinnipiac Bobcats
Recent form
Monmouth Hawks
Last 10: 4-6Streak L270.4 scored · 73.1 allowed per game2-0 at home
- 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
- L73-78at Syracuse OrangeNov 19
- L58-70at Seton Hall PiratesNov 14
- L60-73at La Salle ExplorersNov 8
Quinnipiac Bobcats
Last 10: 8-2Streak W479.9 scored · 69.8 allowed per game3-1 away
- W75-71vs UMass Lowell River HawksDec 13
- W72-58vs Rider BroncsDec 7
- W89-68at Iona GaelsDec 6
- W76-62vs Stonehill SkyhawksNov 30
- L91-102at UCF KnightsNov 26
- W83-75at Pittsburgh PanthersNov 23
- W112-52vs City College NY BeaversNov 20
- W70-64at Maine Black BearsNov 16
- L60-97vs Yale BulldogsNov 12
- W71-49vs Central Connecticut Blue DevilsNov 7
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrimack | 23-11 | - | 17-3 |
| Saint Peter's | 17-12 | 3 | 14-6 |
| Siena | 23-12 | 4 | 13-7 |
| Marist | 19-12 | 5 | 12-8 |
| Quinnipiac | 19-13 | 5 | 12-8 |
| Fairfield | 21-13 | 6 | 11-9 |
| Mount St. Mary's | 15-17 | 6 | 11-9 |
| Iona | 18-14 | 7 | 10-10 |
| Sacred Heart | 14-19 | 8 | 9-11 |
| Manhattan | 12-20 | 9 | 8-12 |
| Canisius | 10-21 | 12 | 5-15 |
| Niagara | 8-22 | 12 | 5-15 |
| Rider | 4-25 | 14 | 3-17 |
| 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 | Quinnipiac Bobcats | Monmouth Hawks |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 33-64 | 26-61 |
| Field goal % | 52 | 43 |
| Three-pointers | 7-19 | 4-15 |
| Three-point % | 37 | 27 |
| Free throws | 12-18 | 19-22 |
| Free throw % | 67 | 86 |
| Rebounds | 34 | 33 |
| Offensive rebounds | 11 | 13 |
| Defensive rebounds | 23 | 20 |
| Assists | 16 | 15 |
| Steals | 9 | 4 |
| Blocks | 6 | 6 |
| Turnovers | 11 | 13 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 1 | 1 |
| Technical fouls, total | 1 | 1 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 17 | 10 |
| Fast-break points | 16 | 17 |
| Points in the paint | 42 | 42 |
| Fouls | 17 | 16 |
| Largest lead | 26 | 0 |
| Lead changes | 0 | 0 |
| Time in front | 99 | 0 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half62-39Jason Rivera-Torres makes 24-foot three point jumper (Stefanos Spartalis assists)
- 2nd Half63-39Amarri Monroe makes free throw 1 of 3
- 2nd Half64-39Amarri Monroe makes free throw 3 of 3
- 2nd Half64-42Jason Rivera-Torres makes 29-foot three point jumper (Jack Collins assists)
- 2nd Half66-42Nate Guerengomba makes driving layup
- 2nd Half66-44Andrew Ball makes driving layup
- 2nd Half68-44Keith Mcknight makes layup
- 2nd Half68-46Jason Rivera-Torres makes layup
- 2nd Half70-46Keith Mcknight makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half70-48Cornelius Robinson III makes driving layup
- 2nd Half72-48Grant Randall makes 1-foot dunk (Asim Jones assists)
- 2nd Half72-50Cornelius Robinson III makes layup (Stefanos Spartalis assists)
- 2nd Half72-52Jason Rivera-Torres makes driving layup
- 2nd Half74-52Keith Mcknight makes 1-foot dunk
- 2nd Half74-53Stefanos Spartalis makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half74-55Jack Collins makes driving layup (Jason Rivera-Torres assists)
- 2nd Half77-55Asim Jones makes 30-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half77-56Stefanos Spartalis makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half77-57Stefanos Spartalis makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half77-59Cornelius Robinson III makes layup (Jack Collins assists)
- 2nd Half78-59Grant Randall makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half79-59Grant Randall makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half80-59Amarri Monroe makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half81-59Amarri Monroe makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half81-61Jason Rivera-Torres makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half82-61Tai Turnage makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half82-62Stefanos Spartalis makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half82-63Stefanos Spartalis makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half84-63Nate Guerengomba makes 2-foot dunk (Tai Turnage assists)
- 2nd Half84-64Jack Collins makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half84-65Jack Collins makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half84-66Andrew Ball makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half84-67Andrew Ball makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half84-69Jason Rivera-Torres makes 3-foot dunk (Jack Collins assists)
- 2nd Half85-69Keith Mcknight makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half85-70Jack Collins makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half85-71Jack Collins makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half85-73Zubayr Griffin makes driving layup
- 2nd Half85-74Corey Miller makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half85-75Corey Miller makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Monmouth Hawks, below favours Quinnipiac Bobcats.
Venue
- OceanFirst Bank CenterWest Long Branch, NJ
- Attendance1179
- OfficialsJohn Cahill Jr., Michael Luckie, Nathan Hall
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