Trenton, NJ – Madison Durr scored 14 points to go with six rebounds and six assists, but Monmouth University Men's Basketball was defeated in the 2024 Jersey Jam at CURE Insurance Arena in Trenton by Temple University, 103-74.
 
Jack Collins made a three early in the second half to make it a 15-point game, but steadily continued to build their advantage, ultimately winning 103-74.
 
Collins netted an early three, but Temple built the lead to 18 before consecutive triples from Andrew Ball and Justin Ray had MU within nine. A Temple 11-0 run made it a 20-point game, with the Owls taking a 21-point lead to the locker room.
 
NOTES AND QUOTES
 
"That was a disappointing one. Temple was tough, they played really, really physical defense and really got us to start the game and we never really could get into the game. Give them all the credit." – Head Coach King Rice
 
-Madison Durr has scored in double figures the first two games of the season.
-Abdi Bashir Jr. posted his second straight in double figures to open the year.
-Dok Muordar scored his first points as a Hawk.
-Chris Morgan scored his first points in a Monmouth uniform.
-Lucas Orchard collected his first collegiate points.
-Andrew Ball netted double figures for the first time since 2022-23.
-Jack Collins' opening three registered as his 700^th career point.
-Cornelius Robinson III led MU in rebounding for the second game in a row.
-Chris Green made his collegiate debut.
-Monmouth and Temple squared off for the first time since 1983.
-The game was part of the second annual Jersey Jam, part of doubleheader at CURE Insurance Arena in Trenton.

NUMBERS CRUNCH
 
-Monmouth had 18 assists to 11 turnovers.
-MU was over 90% from the foul line for the second straight game.

UP NEXT
-Monmouth visits Northern Illinois on Tuesday, November 12 at 7:00 p.m. Eastern. The game will air on ESPN+ and on the radio via the Monmouth Digital Network.