- Matchup: Monmouth Hawks vs Rhode Island Rams
- Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026
- Venue: Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, CT
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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This Saturday, the Rhode Island Rams (1-0) are set to face off against the Monmouth Hawks (0-1) at the Mohegan Sun Arena.
The Monmouth Hawks recently clashed with St. John’s, resulting in a 78-63 defeat. In that game, Monmouth posted a field goal percentage of 42.9% (24 of 56) and sank 8 of their 20 three-point attempts. From the free-throw line, they converted 7 out of 14, achieving a shooting rate of 50.0%. The Hawks grabbed a total of 28 rebounds, including 5 offensive ones, while tallying 12 assists and forcing 12 turnovers, along with recording 6 steals. Defensively, Monmouth allowed St. John’s to shoot 41.9% from the field (26 of 62). St. John’s delivered 15 assists and tallied 14 steals, while securing 35 rebounds (10 offensive, 25 defensive), finishing without any blocks. St. John’s converted 80.0% of their free throws, going 20 of 25, and hit 6 of their 20 three-point attempts. In terms of personal fouls, the Hawks committed 19, while St. John’s recorded 16.
One standout performer for Monmouth was Jakai Sanders, who contributed 17 points on 5 of 7 shooting during 27 minutes of play, also grabbing 5 rebounds and distributing 2 assists, achieving a shooting accuracy of 71.4%.
Monmouth enters this contest with an overall record of 0-1. They struggle with ball control, averaging 18.0 turnovers per game, coupled with 19.0 personal fouls per matchup. The Hawks average 31.0 rebounds per game and currently sit at 300th in the nation for assists with just 12 per game. They have a three-point shooting rate of 40.0% (8 of 20) and a free-throw percentage of 50.0%. Offensively, Monmouth averages 63.0 points per game, ranking 304th in Division 1, with a field goal percentage of 42.9%.
Defensively, the Hawks force 13.0 turnovers per game while conceding 16.0 personal fouls. They yield a three-point shooting percentage of 30.0% and are ranked 265th in points allowed per game (78.0). Monmouth permits opponents to shoot 41.9% from the field (26 of 62) and gives up an average of 40.0 boards per game, ranking 175th in assists allowed with 15.
In their last outing, the Rhode Island Rams secured an impressive 103-59 victory against Holy Cross. The Rams collected a total of 39 rebounds (30 defensive, 9 offensive) while limiting themselves to just 5 turnovers and achieving 8 steals. Holy Cross committed 23 fouls, leading to 23 free-throw attempts for the Rams, who converted 17, yielding a free-throw percentage of 73.9%. The Rams also made 12 of their 31 three-point attempts (38.7%), with their overall shooting performance at 55.2% (37 of 67). In contrast, Holy Cross managed to hit 21 of their 55 shots (38.2% from the field), while converting 30.4% of their three-point shots (7 of 23) and finishing 10 of 16 from the free-throw line (62.5%). The Rams allowed Holy Cross a total of 25 rebounds (5 offensive).
Jonah Hinton made a significant impact for the Rams, scoring 24 points on 8 of 11 shooting, good for a 72.7% field goal percentage, although he did not record any rebounds. He played for 26 minutes and registered 1 assist in the process.
Currently, Rhode Island boasts a record of 1-0 for the season. The Rams average 19.0 fouls per game and hold a 73.9% free-throw shooting rate. They assist their teammates 19.0 times per game (ranked 88th nationally) and turn the ball over an average of 5.0 times each game. So far, Rhode Island has tallied a total of 103 points this season and secures 41.0 boards per contest. Offensively, their shooting is impressive at 55.2% from the field, putting them at 42nd in Division 1 stats.
On the defensive end, the Rams allow 30.4% on three-point attempts (7 of 23) and their opponents convert 62.5% of their free throws. They concede an average of 14.0 assists and 29.0 rebounds (ranked 241st and 84th in D-1, respectively). Rhode Island ranks 95th in Division 1 for points allowed per game, giving up 59.0, while forcing competitors into 16.0 turnovers per game with a defensive field goal percentage of 38.2% (137th in Division 1).
Who will take the win in tonight’s NCAA showdown?
Expert Consensus: Back Monmouth
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