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Mahamadou Diawara
55
Monmouth MU 2-5,0-0 MAAC
63
Winner Stetson Stet 3-3,0-0 ASUN
Monmouth MU
2-5,0-0 MAAC
55
Final
63
Stetson Stet
3-3,0-0 ASUN
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Monmouth MU 14 41 55
Stetson Stet 31 32 63

Game Recap: Men's Basketball | | Athletic Communications

Defense, Clutch Plays Lead Hatters Past Monmouth

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla.--Freshmen Rob Perry and Mahamadou Diawara combined for 41 points as Stetson outlasted Monmouth, 63-55, in the ASUN/MAAC Challenge, Saturday at HP Field House.
 
Perry scored 15 of his 20 points in the first half when Stetson bolted to a 31-14 lead at halftime. Diawara, who scored a season-high 21 points on 8 of 11 shooting, scored eight consecutive points during one critical stretch late in the second half as Monmouth (2-5) was making a charge.
 
Stetson (3-3) survived a late three-point barrage by the Hawks as Monmouth made four triples in the final six minutes of play.
 
The Hatters dominated the glass, out-rebounding the Hawks by a 42-21 margin. Stetson also limited Monmouth to 39 percent shooting for the game, including 22 percent in the first half.
 
Stetson, meanwhile, shot 49 percent for the game. Perry and Wheza Panzo each grabbed 9 rebounds, while Diawara added 7.
 
Turning Point
After a sluggish start for both teams Stetson used a 9-0 run midway through the first half to gain control of the game, turning an 8-8 affair into a 17-8 Stetson lead with 6:19 left in the half. But the Hatters didn't stop there, Perry scored 10 points in the final 4:47 to give the Hatters a 31-14 lead at halftime.
 
Unsung Heroes
Whez Panzo, Jahlil Rawley and Terry Ivery gave the Hatters a lift at various moments of the game. Panzo enjoyed his best effort in a Stetson uniform with 6 points, 9 rebounds and 3 assists while Rawley led Stetson's defensive effort with 3 steals. Ivery was key during the first half on both ends of the floor, and made a pair of clutch free throws with six seconds to play.

Up Next
The Hatters have a quick turnaround as they return to Edmunds Center for a 2 p.m., Sunday contest with Western Carolina.
 
About Stetson University Athletics: Stetson University's Athletics Program has a vision of developing a culture of champions athletically, academically and within the community. This vision is accomplished through a mission of recruiting and developing student-athletes, coaches and staff, creating a culture of champions, within and outside of competition. The department operates with five core values: Championship Culture, Integrity, Excellence, Pride/Tradition and Leadership. To learn more about the Vision, Mission and Core Values for Stetson Athletics, visit GoHatters.com and click on Mission Statement under the Inside Athletics tab.
 
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