The Hawks started their weekend long road trip in Buies Creek, NC as they faced Campbell on Friday, Jan. 31, but fell short in the last quarter.
Monmouth took a quick lead and controlled the tempo the majority of the game, leading 14-10 after the first quarter. Shooting 42.9% from the field, and holding the Camels to just 33.3% in the first half, the Hawks went into halftime leading 28-26.
The Hawks continued their shooting game outscoring Campbell 20-18 in the third. Despite a game high 25-point performance from guard Damaris Rodriquez, and impactful performances from center Belle Kranbuhl and forward Taisha Exanor, it was the Camels 32-point performance in the fourth quarter alone that solidified their win over the Hawks, 76-67.
It was the second half in Sunday’s game as well that made the difference, but in favor of the Hawks.
Feb. 2 the Hawks made their way to Elon, NC to face Elon University to cap their quick road trip with a 62-47 victory.
The Hawks had a slow start to begin with, ending the first quarter behind, 14-11. While still searching to get ahead offensively, the Hawks defense held the Phoenix to eight points and trailed by just two, 22-20, to end the half.
Out of the half, the Hawks came out ablaze shooting 81.8% from the field in the third, with a 21-5 scoring advantage. The Hawks defense went nowhere as they held Elon to five points in the third.
Another 21-point quarter secured the victory for the Hawks before they return home to host Drexel Friday, Feb. 7.
