Monmouth basketball beats Rhode Island College in exhibition game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 28, 2026, 3:02 AM
Last updated Oct 28, 2026
Monmouth University's men's basketball team concluded its exhibition season with a 93-59 victory over Rhode Island College on Tuesday night. The Hawks showcased depth in their lineup, but coach King Rice indicated there remains work to do before they open the regular season against No. 14 St. John's next week. This victory followed a narrow loss to Seton Hall, 53-50, where Monmouth had a strong showing. Rice is optimistic about the team's ability to navigate a challenging non-conference road schedule, emphasizing the importance of securing funding through these games.
- •Monmouth finishes exhibition play with a win over Rhode Island College.
- •Coach King Rice remains focused on improving team performance.
- •The Hawks will face No. 14 St. John's next week in the season opener.
- •Despite a solid win, concerns about free throw shooting persist.
- 3:02 AMYahoo Sports — Monmouth basketball wins exhibition, next is opener vs. No. 14 St. John's | 3 takeaways
"Monmouth basketball showed promise in exhibition play but coach King Rice says the team has work to do before the regular season starts.
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