McClain, Ray rally Monmouth to 72-71 victory over Towson

Kavion McClain scored 17 points and Justin Ray hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 28 seconds remaining to rally Monmouth to a 72-71 victory over Towson on Sunday.

The Associated Press
February 16, 2026 at 3:33AM

WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. — Kavion McClain scored 17 points and Justin Ray hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 28 seconds remaining to rally Monmouth to a 72-71 victory over Towson on Sunday.

McClain added five assists for the Hawks (14-12, 8-5 Coastal Athletic Association). Ray scored 15 points and Jason Rivera-Torres added 10.

Dylan Williamson led the Tigers (14-13, 6-8) with 27 points. Tyler Tejada scored 16 and Jack Doumbia finished with 11 points and eight rebounds.

Rivera-Torres put up 10 points in the first half for Monmouth, who led 33-31 at halftime. McClain scored 12 points in the second half to help wrap up the victory.

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