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Monmouth Hawks defeat Towson Tigers in CAA conference matchup
Monmouth's recent addition of Kavion McClain provides a boost as they take down Towson for the second time this season.
Published on Feb. 16, 2026
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In a CAA conference matchup, the Monmouth Hawks defeated the Towson Tigers 62-48 on Sunday evening. This was the second meeting between the two teams this season, with Monmouth also winning the previous matchup on January 3rd. Monmouth was led by the recent addition of Kavion McClain, who has provided a scoring and playmaking boost since becoming eligible. Towson struggled offensively, shooting just 27% from the field and 23% from three-point range.
Why it matters
This win continues Monmouth's strong recent stretch of play, as they have now won four of their last five games. The addition of McClain has been a game-changer, providing the Hawks with a dynamic guard who can score and facilitate. For Towson, this loss highlights their continued offensive struggles, which have plagued them throughout the season.
The details
Monmouth entered the game as a 1.5-point favorite and held on for the victory. The Hawks were led by McClain, who averaged 17.0 points, 5.5 assists, and 2.0 steals in his first two games since becoming eligible. Jason Rivera-Torres also had a strong game for Monmouth, posting 16.0 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 2.1 steals per game on the season. Towson was paced by Tyler Tejada's 17.1 points per game, but the team as a whole struggled mightily on the offensive end.
- This was the second matchup between Towson and Monmouth this season, with the first taking place on January 3rd.
- Tip-off for Sunday's game was scheduled for 7:00 p.m. ET.
The players
Kavion McClain
A 5-foot-9 guard who recently became eligible for Monmouth after missing the first 23 games of the season due to an NCAA investigation. He is averaging 17.0 points, 5.5 assists, and 2.0 steals per game in his first two appearances.
Jason Rivera-Torres
Monmouth's leading scorer on the season, averaging 16.0 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 2.1 steals per game.
Tyler Tejada
Towson's leading scorer, averaging 17.1 points per game on the season.
What they’re saying
“The addition of Kavion McClain changes the outlook for Monmouth in this matchup and moving forward. It took months to materialize, but the team finally looks as it was designed to in the summer.”
— Sean Barnard, Analyst (draftkings.com)
What’s next
Monmouth will look to build on this win as they continue their CAA conference schedule, while Towson will try to bounce back from the loss.
The takeaway
Monmouth's recent acquisition of Kavion McClain has provided a significant boost to their lineup, helping them defeat Towson for the second time this season. Towson's offensive struggles continue to be a concern, as they were unable to find their rhythm against Monmouth's defense.
