Monmouth Hawks Defeat Stony Brook Seawolves 82-69
Thursday, February 26, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · OceanFirst Bank Center
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Quick answers
Who won Stony Brook Seawolves vs Monmouth Hawks?
Monmouth Hawks beat Stony Brook Seawolves 82-69 at OceanFirst Bank Center on February 26, 2026.
Who was favored in Stony Brook Seawolves vs Monmouth Hawks?
Monmouth Hawks were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -185 (about 65% implied). The favorite won.
In a decisive matchup at the OceanFirst Bank Center, the Monmouth Hawks triumphed over the Stony Brook Seawolves with a final score of 82-69. This victory is particularly noteworthy as it extends Monmouth's winning streak against Stony Brook to three consecutive games, having previously defeated them 76-75 earlier in February. The Hawks have now demonstrated their dominance over the Seawolves in their last three meetings, winning by scores of 78-56 and 79-69 in the 2025 season.
Monmouth entered this game with a record of 15-14, having struggled recently with a 6-4 record over their last ten games, including a two-game losing streak leading up to this contest. Their average scoring during this stretch was 74.5 points per game, while they allowed an average of 73.2 points. In their last five games, they managed to score an average of 74.6 points while conceding 74.4 points.
On the other hand, Stony Brook came into the game with a stronger record of 17-12, riding an impressive wave of form with an 8-2 record in their last ten games and a two-game winning streak. The Seawolves averaged 78.8 points scored per game during this period, while allowing 73.5 points. Their recent performance included a victory over the Hampton Pirates, where they won 79-72.
Home court advantage played a significant role in this matchup, with Monmouth boasting a home record of 3-1 in their last four games at the OceanFirst Bank Center. In contrast, Stony Brook had a mixed away record of 3-1 in their last four games on the road.
The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had Monmouth favored with a spread of -3.5 and a moneyline of -185. Stony Brook was listed with a moneyline of +154, indicating that the Hawks were expected to win, albeit not without a challenge. The total points line was set at 145.5, reflecting expectations of a competitive scoring environment.
In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specific details, but the implications of player availability can often sway the outcome of such games. The conditions for the game were not detailed, but typically, factors such as weather and venue conditions can influence performance, especially in college basketball.
Throughout the game, viewers were treated to a series of exciting scoring plays. Notable moments included Erik Pratt making a driving layup and Jason Rivera-Torres contributing with free throws that helped extend Monmouth's lead. As the game progressed, the Hawks maintained control, with key contributions from players like Kavion McClain and Jonah Butler, who made crucial shots to keep the momentum in their favor.
With this victory, Monmouth solidifies their position and continues to build on their recent successes against Stony Brook, showcasing their ability to perform under pressure and at home.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | MONM -3.5 | 145.5 o -115 / u -105 | Stony Brook Seawolves +154 · Monmouth Hawks -185 |
Leaders
- PointsJason Rivera-Torres25Monmouth Hawks
- AssistsKavion McClain5Monmouth Hawks
- ReboundsStefanos Spartalis8Monmouth Hawks
- PointsRob Brown III14Stony Brook Seawolves
- AssistsErik Pratt8Stony Brook Seawolves
- ReboundsRob Brown III5Stony Brook Seawolves
Recent form
Monmouth Hawks
Last 10: 6-4Streak L274.5 scored · 73.2 allowed per game3-1 at home
- 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
- L63-65at Hampton PiratesJan 23
- W81-68vs Northeastern HuskiesJan 19
Stony Brook Seawolves
Last 10: 8-2Streak W278.8 scored · 73.5 allowed per game3-1 away
- W79-72vs Hampton PiratesFeb 21
- W72-69vs Drexel DragonsFeb 17
- L57-69at Towson TigersFeb 13
- W69-55vs Northeastern HuskiesFeb 7
- L75-76vs Monmouth HawksFeb 6
- W72-68at Elon PhoenixJan 31
- W81-69at Campbell Fighting CamelsJan 30
- W95-80at Northeastern HuskiesJan 23
- W112-106vs Charleston CougarsJan 17
- W76-71vs Hofstra PrideJan 16
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 | Stony Brook Seawolves | Monmouth Hawks |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 28-62 | 31-59 |
| Field goal % | 45 | 53 |
| Three-pointers | 9-31 | 12-30 |
| Three-point % | 29 | 40 |
| Free throws | 4-6 | 8-11 |
| Free throw % | 67 | 73 |
| Rebounds | 30 | 35 |
| Offensive rebounds | 9 | 10 |
| Defensive rebounds | 21 | 25 |
| Assists | 11 | 18 |
| Steals | 7 | 7 |
| Blocks | 2 | 2 |
| Turnovers | 13 | 12 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Technical fouls | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 1 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 12 | 20 |
| Fast-break points | 6 | 9 |
| Points in the paint | 30 | 24 |
| Fouls | 12 | 10 |
| Largest lead | 0 | 22 |
| Lead changes | 0 | 0 |
| Time in front | 0 | 98 |
How the scoring went
- 1st Half28-45Andrew Ball makes driving layup
- 1st Half28-47Andrew Ball makes 2-foot dunk (Jack Collins assists)
- 1st Half30-47Erik Pratt makes 13-foot floating jump shot
- 1st Half32-47Oleg Kojenets makes layup
- 1st Half35-47Erik Pratt makes 26-foot three point step back jumpshot
- 1st Half35-49Cornelius Robinson III makes layup
- 2nd Half35-51Stefanos Spartalis makes 7-foot hook shot (Jason Rivera-Torres assists)
- 2nd Half38-51Rob Brown III makes 29-foot three point jumper (Erik Pratt assists)
- 2nd Half38-53Stefanos Spartalis makes 5-foot hook shot
- 2nd Half41-53Rob Brown III makes 27-foot three point jumper (Erik Pratt assists)
- 2nd Half41-54Jason Rivera-Torres makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half41-55Jason Rivera-Torres makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half44-55Rob Brown III makes 26-foot three point jumper (Ethan Simmon assists)
- 2nd Half46-55Richard Goods makes 3-foot dunk (Tomas Valentiny assists)
- 2nd Half47-55Richard Goods makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half47-57Andrew Ball makes 14-foot turnaround jump shot
- 2nd Half50-57Tomas Valentiny makes 25-foot three point jumper (Erik Pratt assists)
- 2nd Half50-59Kavion McClain makes 10-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half52-59Erik Pratt makes 16-foot turnaround jump shot
- 2nd Half54-59Rob Brown III makes driving layup
- 2nd Half54-62Jason Rivera-Torres makes 26-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half54-65Jason Rivera-Torres makes 24-foot three point step back jumpshot
- 2nd Half56-65Andrej Shoshkikj makes 18-foot jumper
- 2nd Half56-67Jason Rivera-Torres makes 22-foot jumper (Kavion McClain assists)
- 2nd Half56-69Jack Collins makes 3-foot jumper (Stefanos Spartalis assists)
- 2nd Half56-72Kavion McClain makes 27-foot three point jumper (Jack Collins assists)
- 2nd Half58-72Tomas Valentiny makes layup (Erik Pratt assists)
- 2nd Half58-73Jason Rivera-Torres makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half58-74Jason Rivera-Torres makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half60-74Richard Goods makes layup (Erik Pratt assists)
- 2nd Half61-74Richard Goods makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half61-77Jason Rivera-Torres makes 26-foot three point jumper (Kavion McClain assists)
- 2nd Half63-77Erik Pratt makes driving layup
- 2nd Half63-78Jason Rivera-Torres makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half63-79Jason Rivera-Torres makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half63-81Kavion McClain makes 14-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half65-81Jonah Butler makes 15-foot jumper
- 2nd Half67-81Jonah Butler makes driving layup
- 2nd Half69-81Ethan Simmon makes driving layup
- 2nd Half69-82Cornelius Robinson III makes free throw 1 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Monmouth Hawks, below favours Stony Brook Seawolves.
Venue
- OceanFirst Bank CenterWest Long Branch, NJ
- Attendance1637
- OfficialsTim Kelly, Robert Riley, Tim Smith
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