Milan, Italy – Abdi Bashir knocked in seven triples, leading the Hawks with 23 points as Monmouth University Men’s Basketball won its final game in Italy, 104-78 over Milano 3 Basket. MU concludes the trip 3-0, winning all three games by double digits.
 
Bashir got MU going with the three again, making four in the opening half as MU led 27-19 after one. A strong second quarter saw MU lead 48-35 at the break. The Hawks pulled away with a monster third, getting contributions from all over the floor, including two Jack Collins triples and a pair of dunks from Andrew Ball. Monmouth racked up 36 points in the quarter, winning it 36-19 and leading 84-54 into the final 10 minutes. Ultimately, MU posted its second straight 100+ point game to sweep the Italy foreign tour, winning 104-78.
 
Notes and Quotes

“Just excited that our kids responded today the way they did. I thought our defense was better, obviously we scored a whole bunch of points again, but just to see the smiles on their faces, sharing the ball, playing together, that’s what Monmouth Basketball is all about. This trip has been incredible for our kids, we’re finishing up overlooking Lake Como, it’s just been a beautiful trip and I’m so thankful for this opportunity that was a great life experience for our kids. The basketball was cool, but the things we got to see are life things.” – Head Coach King Rice

 

“Team bonding is my number one thing, and Dr. McNeil gets credit for opening my eyes years ago that these trips are more than basketball, its education and life. I’m thankful we were able to do this, we wanted to have our guys on the floor together and get some chemistry going. We still have some additions and we feel like we have a good chance going into the season.” – King Rice

 

-Monmouth sweeps all three games of its 2024 foreign tour in Italy

-The Hawks scored 100+ points for the second game in a row

-Abdi Bashir finishes the trip with 21 threes, averaging seven per game

-Bashir led Monmouth in scoring in all three games

-Ball and Bashir were the only Hawks to score in double figures in all three contests

-Five Hawks scored in double digits in today’s matchup

–Corey Miller netted six second-half points, his most of the trip

–Quinn Peters got into the box score with a corner three in the second half

-11 of 12 Hawks to play in the game scored

-The game was played with FIBA rules, including four 10-minute quarters and a 24-second shot clock

 

Monmouth Stats

Bashir: 23 points, 1 rebound, 7 three pointers

Valencia: 12 points, 2 rebounds

Durr: 10 points, 3 rebounds

Ball: 10 points, 6 rebounds

Miller: 6 points, 3 rebounds

Leahy: 1 rebound

Ray: 8 points, 2 rebounds

Collins: 8 points, 4 rebounds

Orchard: 9 points, 5 rebounds

Robinson: 12 points, 8 rebounds

Fagan: 2 points, 2 rebounds

Peters: 3 points, 2 rebounds