Manhattan hosts Monmouth after Perez's 26-point game

Monmouth Hawks (15-8, 7-5 MAAC) at Manhattan Jaspers (11-10, 4-8 MAAC)

Riverdale, New York; Friday, 7 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Manhattan takes on the Monmouth Hawks after Jose Perez scored 26 points in Manhattan's 76-67 loss to the Rider Broncs.

The Jaspers have gone 6-2 in home games. Manhattan ranks sixth in the MAAC with 8.6 offensive rebounds per game led by Josh Roberts averaging 2.0.

The Hawks have gone 7-5 against MAAC opponents. Monmouth leads the MAAC scoring 12.2 fast break points per game.

The Jaspers and Hawks meet Friday for the first time in MAAC play this season.

TOP PERFORMERS: Samir Stewart averages 1.8 made 3-pointers per game for the Jaspers, scoring 7.8 points while shooting 39.4% from beyond the arc. Perez is shooting 48.0% and averaging 25.1 points over the last 10 games for Manhattan.

George Papas is averaging 15.6 points and 5.6 rebounds for the Hawks. Walker Miller is averaging 15.5 points and 6.0 rebounds while shooting 47.2% over the last 10 games for Monmouth.

LAST 10 GAMES: Jaspers: 3-7, averaging 69.0 points, 28.5 rebounds, 10.8 assists, 5.2 steals and 2.9 blocks per game while shooting 43.8% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 75.7 points per game.

Hawks: 5-5, averaging 66.8 points, 33.4 rebounds, 11.2 assists, 6.0 steals and 3.6 blocks per game while shooting 39.5% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 69.6 points.

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