Northern Illinois Huskies @ Monmouth Hawks
Spence hits 3 at buzzer, Konstantynovskyi scores 16 as Monmouth beats Northern Illinois 74-71
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. -- — Jakari Spence hit a deep 3-pointer at the buzzer and Nikita Konstantynovskyi had 16 points in Monmouth's 74-71 win over Northern Illinois on Saturday.
Konstantynovskyi also contributed nine rebounds for the Hawks (5-4). Xander Rice scored 14 points while shooting 5 for 11, including 3 for 7 from beyond the arc. Spence finished with nine points.
Xavier Amos finished with 21 points, 11 rebounds, two steals and four blocks for the Huskies (5-4). Zarigue Nutter added 21 points for Northern Illinois. In addition, David Coit had 15 points, six rebounds and four assists.
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Game Information
West Long Branch, NJ
Referee:Brandon Cruz
Referee:Ed Corbett Jr.
Referee:Mikerlange Fleury
2025-26 Standings
| Mid-American ConferenceMid-American Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami (OH) | 18-0 | - | 32-2 |
| Akron | 17-1 | 1 | 29-6 |
| Kent State | 14-4 | 4 | 24-10 |
| Toledo | 11-7 | 7 | 19-15 |
| Bowling Green | 9-9 | 9 | 18-14 |
| Ohio | 9-9 | 9 | 15-17 |
| Buffalo | 7-11 | 11 | 17-15 |
| Massachusetts | 7-11 | 11 | 17-16 |
| Ball State | 7-11 | 11 | 12-19 |
| Central Michigan | 6-12 | 12 | 10-21 |
| Western Michigan | 4-14 | 14 | 10-21 |
| Eastern Michigan | 4-14 | 14 | 10-21 |
| Northern Illinois | 4-14 | 14 | 9-21 |
| Coastal Athletic AssociationCoastal Athletic Association | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNC Wilmington | 15-3 | - | 27-7 |
| Charleston | 14-4 | 1 | 21-11 |
| Hofstra | 12-6 | 3 | 24-11 |
| Monmouth | 11-7 | 4 | 19-15 |
| William & Mary | 10-8 | 5 | 20-12 |
| Drexel | 10-8 | 5 | 17-16 |
| Towson | 9-9 | 6 | 19-15 |
| Stony Brook | 9-9 | 6 | 17-15 |
| Campbell | 8-10 | 7 | 16-18 |
| Hampton | 7-11 | 8 | 13-19 |
| Elon | 6-12 | 9 | 14-18 |
| North Carolina A&T | 4-14 | 11 | 11-19 |
| Northeastern | 2-16 | 13 | 7-24 |
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