Charleston 79-78 Monmouth (Mar 9. 2025) Game Recap

Washington-Aant Brzovic had 22 points, and Derrin Boyd scored four of his 16 overtime to lead Charleston to a 79-78 win over Monmouth on Sunday night in a coastal Athletic Association Tournament Quarter Final.

The third seed Cougars (24-8) plays No. 2 Seed Unc Wilmington in a Monday semi-final. Top seed Towson squares against No. 12 seeds Delaware in the second semi -final.

AJ Smith had 12 points in the first half to lead Charleston to a 34-33 benefit of the break. Brzovic scored 18 in the second half, and his set up with 17 seconds back sent the game to OT tied to 72. Boyd made two bad shots with 13 seconds left in the extra period to put Cougars up with three. Jaret Valencia had a layup in the last second for Monmouth.

Brzovic Snagged also eight rebounds for Cougars. Smith had 17 points.

The sixth-seeded Hawks (13-20) were led by Abdi Bashir Jr. With 24 points and four assists. Jack Collins added 15 points and six rebounds. Cornelius Robinson Jr. were a total of nine points, nine rebounds and four assists.

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