EDISON, NJ (Jan. 7, 2022) – Monmouth defeated Quinnipiac last night for the first time in Hamden, CT since 2012 and Manhattan earned their fourth win in Riverdale, NY to stay perfect at home this season.
 
Monmouth (7-4, 2-0 MAAC) – 70 | Quinnipiac (6-6, 1-2 MAAC) – 60
People’s United Center | HAMDEN, CT
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The Monmouth women's basketball team outscored Quinnipiac, 23-8, in the fourth quarter to secure a 70-60 MAAC road victory on Thursday night, their first win against the Bobcats since 2017 and first win on the road in Hamden, CT since 2012. The Hawks trailed by five, 52-47, to start the final frame but responded by shooting 8-of-14 from the field and 4-of-6 from long range, while holding Quinnipiac to a 22-percent shooting clip. Jen Louro made three of the four Monmouth three-pointers in the fourth for nine of her 11 points, while Ariana Vanderhoop delivered some timely baskets for seven points in the stanza. Stella Clark scored a team-high 20 points while Belle Kranbuhl added 13 points and nine rebounds in the win. For Quinnipiac, Mackenzie DeWees registered a double-double scoring 20 points and added 11 rebounds. Cur’Tiera Haywood added 16 points and Mikala Morris scored 10 points with nine rebounds.
 
Rider (3-9, 1-2 MAAC) – 58 | Manhattan (7-5, 2-1 MAAC) – 63
Draddy Gymnasium | RIVERDALE, NY
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Manhattan trailed by 23 points in the third quarter but outscored Rider 31-9 in the fourth quarter to get the 63-58 win inside Draddy Gymnasium on Thursday night. The win keeps Manhattan perfect at home this season. The Jaspers opened the fourth quarter on a 17-2 run led by 12 points from Dee Dee Davis and Brazil Harvey-Carr. Davis would later hit a three to tie the game at 55 and a free throw from Davis with 24 seconds remaining would seal the deal for the Jaspers. Davis led Manhattan with 17 points while Brazil Harvey-Carr and Sydney Watkins each added 12 points. For the Broncs, four players finished in double-figures: Lenaejha Evans scored a team-high 14 points, Raphaela Toussaint added 13 while Jessica Schiffer and Anna Ekerstedt each scored 12 points.
 
The 2021-22 campaign culminates with the 2022 Hercules Tires MAAC Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships from March 8-12 at Atlantic City's Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall. Stay up to date with all MAAC basketball by visiting MAACSports.com/basketball and by following @MAACHoops and #MAACHoops on Twitter. The road to AC!
 
About the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference:
With 11 institutions strongly bound by the sound principles of quality and integrity in academics and excellence in athletics, the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) is in its 41st year of competition during the 2021-22 academic year. Current conference members include: Canisius College, Fairfield University, Iona College, Manhattan College, Marist College, Monmouth University, Niagara University, Quinnipiac University, Rider University, Saint Peter’s University, and Siena College.
 
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