Monmouth Hawks vs. Towson Tigers: Coastal Athletic Association Showdown Preview
The Monmouth Hawks are set to face off against the Towson Tigers on January 3, 2026, at 6:00 PM ET at SECU Arena in Towson, Maryland. This Coastal Athletic Association conference game will be aired on FloC. The Hawks have a season record of 6-8, with a challenging 1-5 away record. In their recent game, they lost to the Campbell Fighting Camels 68-65, with standout player Jason Rivera-Torres scoring 16 points and grabbing 10 rebounds. The Tigers, with an 8-7 season record, have a perfect 5-0 home record but suffered a close 63-62 loss to the Hampton Pirates in their last game, despite Tyler Tejada's 16 points.
Towson Tigers, part of the Coastal Athletic Association, have an overall 8-7 record this season, excelling at home with a 5-0 record but struggling on the road with a 3-7 record. In recent games, they faced a narrow 63-62 loss to the Hampton Pirates and an 84-70 loss to the William & Mary Tribe. However, they secured a convincing 72-47 win against the Sacred Heart Pioneers, with Tyler Tejada scoring 22 points and Dylan Williamson contributing 17 points and 7 assists. The Tigers average 70.9 points per game, with a 43.6 field goal percentage, 6.9 steals per game, and 40.1 rebounds per game.
The Monmouth Hawks have had a tough season with a 6-8 record, performing better at home with a 5-3 record but struggling on the road with a 1-5 record. In recent home games, they won against the Lehigh Mountain Hawks but suffered losses to the Campbell Fighting Camels and the Quinnipiac Bobcats. Jason Rivera-Torres has been a standout player for the Hawks, scoring consistently in recent games. The team averages 72.6 points per game, with a 43.9 field goal percentage, 7.6 steals, and 5.6 blocks per game.
The upcoming game between the Towson Tigers and Monmouth Hawks will be influenced by key stats. Towson's strong home performance, unbeaten at home this season, and solid rebounding ability could give them an advantage. Monmouth's slightly higher scoring average and strong defense with 7.6 steals per game might impact the outcome. Bettors are analyzing trends for insights, with Towson likely to win due to their home record and Monmouth's road struggles. The spread of -9.0 for Towson seems reasonable, and the total points might exceed 136.5 based on both teams' scoring averages.