| Towson took on Monmouth at SECU arena on Saturday. |
The Towson Tigers men's basketball team extended their winning streak to 12 games with a decisive 80-54 victory over the Monmouth Hawks on Saturday, February 15, at TU Arena in Towson, Maryland. This win brings the Tigers' overall record to 18-9 and an impressive 13-1 in the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA).
Towson established control early, leading 39-20 at halftime. They maintained their dominance throughout the second half, outscoring Monmouth by seven points to secure the win.
Key contributors for the Tigers included Tyler Tejada, who led all scorers with 15 points on 50% shooting. Nendah Tarke provided a significant boost off the bench, adding 14 points, five rebounds, and two steals. Dylan Williamson and Christian May each added13 points to the team's total as well.
Tyler Tejada was the star of the day in the win.
The Tigers' defense was formidable, forcing 13 turnovers and converting them into 20 points. They also dominated the boards, collecting 43 rebounds, including 17 offensive rebounds, which ties for their third highest this season. Additionally, Towson recorded a season-high seven blocks during the game.
For Monmouth, Madison Durr led the team with nine points, while Jack Collins grabbed nine rebounds.
Monmouth’s star Abdi Bashir Jr, who averages 20.8 points a game was held to just 5 against a strong Tiger’s Defense
Towson's next game is scheduled for Thursday, February 20, at 7:00 p.m., where they will face Elon University on the road while looking for their 13th win in a row.
Jack Cohen
I-95 Sports Report
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