NCAAB · Final

Monmouth Hawks Defeat William & Mary Tribe 81-70

Thursday, January 8, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · OceanFirst Bank Center

Monmouth Hawks 81, William & Mary Tribe 70, 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 William & Mary Tribe vs Monmouth Hawks?

Monmouth Hawks beat William & Mary Tribe 81-70 at OceanFirst Bank Center on January 8, 2026.

Who was favored in William & Mary Tribe vs Monmouth Hawks?

William & Mary Tribe were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -148 (about 60% implied). The underdog won.

In an exciting matchup at the OceanFirst Bank Center, the Monmouth Hawks secured a decisive 81-70 victory over the William & Mary Tribe. This win is significant for Monmouth, as it not only improves their record to 9-8 but also marks a strong performance against a team that had previously defeated them earlier in the season.

The Hawks entered the game with a home record of 8-8 and a recent form of 5-5 over their last ten games, having averaged 72.0 points scored and 70.3 points allowed. Their last five games had seen them average 68.6 points while allowing 67.2, showcasing a competitive edge at home. Monmouth's latest game before this victory was a win against the Towson Tigers, where they triumphed 62-48 on January 3.

On the other hand, the Tribe came into the game with an away record of 11-5 and had been in strong form, boasting an 8-2 record over their last ten games, with an impressive average of 86.2 points scored and 72.9 points allowed. However, they were coming off a loss to the Charleston Cougars, where they fell 79-88 on January 6, ending a streak that had seen them score heavily.

Historically, this matchup had favored the Tribe, who had won their previous encounter on January 25, 2025, with a score of 78-73. This added an extra layer of anticipation to the game, as Monmouth aimed to avenge that earlier defeat.

In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details, but it is always a factor in games like this, as player availability can significantly impact team performance.

The betting lines from DraftKings indicated that William & Mary was favored by 2.5 points, with a total set at 156.5. The odds reflected the Tribe's strong season thus far, but Monmouth's home advantage proved pivotal.

The game conditions appeared favorable, with the venue being the OceanFirst Bank Center, where the Hawks have demonstrated resilience. As the game unfolded, Monmouth showcased their scoring ability, particularly in the second half. Key plays included a layup by Cornelius Robinson III, assisted by Jason Rivera-Torres, which contributed to the Hawks' lead. Rivera-Torres also made crucial free throws that extended Monmouth's advantage late in the game.

Ultimately, the Hawks' performance was characterized by effective scoring and strong defensive plays, allowing them to maintain control and secure the win. The final score of 81-70 reflects Monmouth's ability to capitalize on their home court and adjustments made since their last meeting with the Tribe. Fans and analysts alike will be keen to see how both teams respond in their upcoming fixtures following this encounter.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	W&M -2.5	156.5 o -112 / u -108	William & Mary Tribe -148 · Monmouth Hawks +124

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Leaders

PointsJason Rivera-Torres19Monmouth Hawks
AssistsJack Collins7Monmouth Hawks
ReboundsCornelius Robinson III8Monmouth Hawks
PointsChase Lowe15William & Mary Tribe
AssistsReese Miller3William & Mary Tribe
ReboundsChase Lowe9William & Mary Tribe

Recent form

Monmouth Hawks

Last 10: 5-5Streak W172 scored · 70.3 allowed per game2-2 at home

W62-48at Towson TigersJan 3
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

William & Mary Tribe

Last 10: 8-2Streak L186.2 scored · 72.9 allowed per game3-2 away

L79-88at Charleston CougarsJan 6
W76-57vs Stony Brook SeawolvesDec 31
W84-70vs Towson TigersDec 29
W96-83vs Radford HighlandersDec 19
L86-99at George Washington RevolutionariesDec 6
W83-79at Duquesne DukesDec 3
W88-75vs Old Dominion MonarchsNov 30
W92-58at Abilene Christian WildcatsNov 25
W74-63at UTEP MinersNov 24
W104-57vs Regent RoyalsNov 21

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	William & Mary Tribe	Monmouth Hawks
Field goals	28-62	30-64
Field goal %	45	47
Three-pointers	7-24	10-25
Three-point %	29	40
Free throws	7-15	11-17
Free throw %	47	65
Rebounds	38	38
Offensive rebounds	13	12
Defensive rebounds	25	26
Assists	8	16
Steals	6	10
Blocks	2	5
Turnovers	17	11
Team turnovers	0	1
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	15	19
Fast-break points	11	14
Points in the paint	38	40
Fouls	15	15
Largest lead	5	15
Lead changes	4	4
Time in front	25	69

How the scoring went

2nd Half40-42Kilian Brockhoff makes 4-foot jumper
2nd Half40-43Andrew Ball makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half40-46Jason Rivera-Torres makes 26-foot three point jumper (Justin Ray assists)
2nd Half42-46Jo'el Emanuel makes layup
2nd Half42-49Jack Collins makes 23-foot three point jumper (Justin Ray assists)
2nd Half45-49Jo'el Emanuel makes 24-foot three point jumper (Tunde Vahlberg Fasasi assists)
2nd Half45-51Jack Collins makes driving layup
2nd Half47-51Chase Lowe makes driving layup
2nd Half47-53Cornelius Robinson III makes 8-foot step back jumpshot
2nd Half48-53Kyle Pulliam makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half48-56Jason Rivera-Torres makes 26-foot three pointer
2nd Half51-56Reese Miller makes 26-foot three point jumper (Chase Lowe assists)
2nd Half51-57Andrew Ball makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half51-59Andrew Ball makes 0-foot tip in dunk
2nd Half53-59Jo'el Emanuel makes layup
2nd Half53-60Cornelius Robinson III makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half55-60Chase Lowe makes 4-foot jumper (Kilian Brockhoff assists)
2nd Half55-62Dok Muordar makes layup
2nd Half57-62Reese Miller makes 8-foot floating jump shot
2nd Half57-64Andrew Ball makes layup (Jason Rivera-Torres assists)
2nd Half57-66Jason Rivera-Torres makes driving layup
2nd Half58-66Chase Lowe makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half59-66Chase Lowe makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half60-66Chase Lowe makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half60-68Jason Rivera-Torres makes 5-foot jumper
2nd Half60-69Jason Rivera-Torres makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half62-69Chase Lowe makes driving layup
2nd Half62-70Andrew Ball makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half62-71Andrew Ball makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half62-73Cornelius Robinson III makes 3-foot jumper
2nd Half64-73Tunde Vahlberg Fasasi makes layup (Reese Miller assists)
2nd Half64-75Andrew Ball makes 3-foot alley oop dunk (Jack Collins assists)
2nd Half64-77Cornelius Robinson III makes layup (Jason Rivera-Torres assists)
2nd Half64-78Jason Rivera-Torres makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half64-79Jason Rivera-Torres makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half66-79Chase Lowe makes driving layup
2nd Half66-80Justin Ray makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half66-81Justin Ray makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half68-81Tunde Vahlberg Fasasi makes driving layup
2nd Half70-81Reese Miller makes 12-foot pullup jump shot