Konstantynovskyi scores 21, Monmouth takes down Rider 77-71

WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. (AP) — Nikita Konstantynovskyi scored 21 points as Monmouth beat Rider 77-71 on Saturday.

Konstantynovskyi added 10 rebounds for the Hawks (6-5). Jaret Valencia added 16 points while going 6 of 8 (4 for 5 from 3-point range), and they also had three blocks. Jack Collins shot 5 for 10, including 3 for 7 from beyond the arc to finish with 14 points.

Mervin James led the way for the Broncs (2-8) with 18 points, seven rebounds and four assists. Allen Powell added 15 points for Rider. Corey McKeithan also had 14 points.

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