Montclair, NJ – On Tuesday, the No. 3 Montclair State men's basketball team visits No. 2 Stockton University in the New Jersey Athletic Conference Semifinals.
GAME INFO
Tip-off in Galloway, NJ, is scheduled for 7 pm, with live stats and video links available on montclairathletics.com.
TICKET PRICES
Per the New Jersey Athletic Conference, ticket prices for all postseason events are $5 for adults and $2 for students (with ID)/senior citizens/children.
LAST TIME OUT
The Red Hawks (22-4) used an 18-0 run in the second half to knock off No. 6 NJCU in the NJAC Quarterfinals Saturday.
KEYON PRYCE scored a career-high 31 points as
MIKE JACKSON added 21. The Red Hawks outscored NJCU 53-39 in the second half after leading by six at the half.
TEAM LEADERS
Montclair State
Points Per Game:
STEVEN BREEMAN, 17.4
Rebounds Per Game:
STEVEN BREEMAN, 7.0
Assists Per Game:
KIERAN FLANAGAN, 4.2
Field Goal Percentage:
TYSON ALLEN, .769
Three-Pointers Made:
STEVEN BREEMAN, 81
Steals:
KIERAN FLANAGAN, 34
Blocks:
KEYON PRYCE, 9
Stockton
Points Per Game: DJ Campbell, 17.8
Rebounds Per Game: Jonathan Azoroh, 6.4
Assists Per Game: Kadian Dawkins, 3.9
Three-Pointers Made: DJ Campbell, 66
Steals: DJ Campbell, 52
Blocks: Jonathan Azoroh, 23
SCOUTING STOCKTON
The Ospreys claimed the No. 2 seed in the NJAC Tournament thanks to a 15-3 mark in the NJAC and a 21-4 mark. They were topped by Kean in the regular finale 93-84 Wednesday, which snapped a seven-game winning streak.
LAST MEETING
Stockton knocked off Montclair State 93-86 in their last meeting on February 4. Montclair led 58-56 with 11:08 to go, but Stockton took the lead for good with 12 straight points over a two-minute span.
SERIES HISTORY
Montclair State is 30-56 against the Ospreys and has dropped the last six matchups. Their last win came on February 9, 2019, thanks to an 84-81 triumph.
POSTSEASON HISTORY
The Red Hawks are making their 23rd appearance in the NJAC Tournament, posting a 17-18 record. Montclair State and Stockton have previously met five times in the NJAC Tournament, with Montclair holding a slim 3-2 edge. The Ospreys topped MSU 92-78 in the NJAC Semifinals last winter.
UP NEXT
The winner of this contest will face off against the winner of No. 1 Rowan and No. 5 TCNJ in the NJAC Championship Game Friday at the site of the highest remaining seed.
