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Monmouth Sets Program Records in Historic 125-31 Rout
By Megan McCarthy
Photo: Monmouth University / Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)
WEST LONG BRANCH, New Jersey — Monmouth set multiple program records in a dominant 125-31 victory over Bryant & Stratton-Albany at the Hackensack Meridian Athletic Center.
The Hawks improved to 3-1 with a performance that produced program records for points scored, margin of victory, made field goals and steals. Monmouth’s 125 points surpassed the previous program scoring standard, while its 94-point margin, 53 made field goals and 21 steals also set program records.
Monmouth opened with a 20-0 run and led 28-2 after the first quarter. The Hawks extended their advantage to 55-19 by halftime, then scored 35 points in both the third and fourth quarters.
Kaliah Correa led the Hawks with career highs of 24 points and eight assists. Sanai Tyler added a career-high 23 points and 11 rebounds off the bench, recording a double-double.
Vanessa McManus also scored 23 points and grabbed seven rebounds. Claudia Xaudaro added 17 points and finished two assists and one rebound short of the program’s first triple-double.
Tessa Carman recorded the first double-double of her career, finishing with 15 points and 14 rebounds.
Monmouth’s dominance extended throughout the floor. The Hawks held an 82-6 advantage in points in the paint and outscored Bryant & Stratton-Albany 55-0 in fast-break points.
Ty’Zanae Reed led Bryant & Stratton-Albany with 10 points. Mei-Lin Calliste added eight points and six rebounds.
Bryant & Stratton-Albany entered as a USCAA program playing its first-ever game against a Division I opponent. The Hawks’ opening 20-0 run immediately established the separation, and the lead continued to grow through the second half.
Monmouth’s 35-point third quarter matched its fourth-quarter total as the Hawks completed a record-setting afternoon and finished with a 94-point victory.
Megan McCarthy
Women’s College Basketball, The Library Media
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