WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. — In an exciting matchup, Madison Durr propelled Monmouth to a 92-83 victory over Delaware on Saturday, contributing an impressive 27 points.
Durr’s shooting was efficient, hitting 6 of 13 attempts from the field and maintaining a perfect record from the free-throw line, going 14 for 14.
Alongside him, Abdi Bashir Jr. made significant contributions with 25 points, shooting 8 for 21 overall and 4 for 11 from beyond the arc, while also sinking 5 of his 6 free-throw attempts.
Cornelius Robinson Jr. also played a key role for the Hawks, converting all 5 of his field-goal attempts and contributing 14 points with a strong 4 for 5 from the charity stripe.

On the other side, the Fightin’ Blue Hens (11-12, 4-6) relied on John Camden, who led his team with 20 points along with three steals.
Cavan Reilly added 19 points to the scoreboard, while Erik Timko recorded a double-double with 16 points and 10 rebounds, showcasing his all-around game.

Monmouth quickly established their dominance early in the game, taking the lead just 20 seconds into the first half and maintaining it throughout.
Durr’s first-half performance was crucial, as he scored 12 points, helping Monmouth secure a narrow 44-42 lead at halftime.
In the second half, Bashir elevated his game, adding 18 points to ensure the Hawks finished strong, clinching the nine-point victory.