ncaab Game Recap
Monmouth Downs Rider 77-71 - Match Report
Monmouth got a 21-point performance from Nikita Konstantynovskyi, who added 10 rebounds as Monmouth ran past Rider 77-71 on Saturday at OceanFirst Bank Center.
Monmouth won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -4.5-point spread as favorites.
Monmouth got 16 points from Jaret Valencia and another 14 points from Jack Collins. Jakari Spence contributed 6 assists, while Nikita Konstantynovskyi cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.
Rider got 18 points from Mervin James in a losing cause and another 15 points from Allen Powell. Mervin James contributed 4 assists for them, while Mervin James had 7 rebounds.
Monmouth was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Rider won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 29-25.
Monmouth looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Manhattan. Rider will aim to get back on the winning track at Delaware.