CAA Men’s Basketball Insights: Key Takeaways from January 27th Matchups

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#CAAHoops MBB Notebook – Jan. 27

1/27/2025 5:59 PM

Dylan Smith

CAA MEN’S BASKETBALL UPDATE – JAN. 27

HOME COURT ADVANTAGE
Three teams are winning at home: Delaware (3-0), Towson (4-0), and William & Mary (4-0). Charleston faced its first loss at home, falling 85-83 to UNCW. However, they bounced back on Saturday, defeating Elon 76-62 and ending Elon’s perfect home record. William & Mary remains undefeated at home this season, boasting a 9-0 record after beating Monmouth 78-73. Towson is also strong at home, securing all four of its league games with an 83-67 victory over N.C. A&T.

TOWSON’S WINNING STREAK
The Tigers have the longest current winning streak in the league with five wins since January 9. Nendah Tarke, Tyler Tejada, and Dylan Williamson have been instrumental, scoring 59.1% of the team’s points during this run. Towson is enjoying its best start ever in CAA history, holding a 6-1 record and sharing the top spot with William & Mary.

SEAHAVKS ON A ROLL
UNCW is hot, winning four straight after taking down William & Mary, Charleston, and Hampton. Bo Montgomery is leading the charge with an average of 16.7 points per game alongside solid contributions from teammates Donovan Newby and Khamari McGriff.

CAMPBELL’S RESURGENCE
Campbell enters this week with a three-game winning streak. They recently defeated Monmouth and grabbed two road wins. Colby Duggan is a standout player, averaging 20.3 points per game over this stretch.

THREE-POINT SHOOTING STARS
The CAA stands out this season with several players excelling in three-point shooting. Notable names leading the charts include:
– **Abdi Bashir Jr. (MU)** – 79 three-pointers (1st in NCAA)
– **Landon Glasper (N.C. A&T)** – 70 three-pointers (7th)
– **Gabe Dorsey (W&M)** and **Nick Dorn (Elon)** – 64 three-pointers (17th)
William & Mary is particularly impressive as they rank fifth nationally in average three-pointers made per game.

PLAYER HIGHLIGHTS
**Colby Duggan (Campbell)** had a fantastic week, averaging 25 points in two road victories. He shot 62.1% from the field and 54.5% from three-point range. His standout moment was a career-high 27 points in a big win against Stony Brook.
**Bo Montgomery (UNCW)** also had an impressive week, scoring 16.7 points while helping to secure vital wins for his team.

ROOKIE SPOTLIGHT
**Isaiah Mbeng (William & Mary)** made a mark this week with solid averages of 7.3 points and 4.3 assists. His contributions were crucial in several tight games, showcasing his potential as a promising player.

CAMPBELL CAMELS (10-11; 5-3 CAA)

• Campbell is on a three-game win streak highlighted by a dramatic comeback over Hofstra.
• They excel in three-point defense, allowing only 26% against.
• The Camels have a strong scoring differential, outpacing opponents by an average of 16.7 points in recent games.

CHARLESTON COUGARS (16-5; 6-2 CAA)

• Charleston’s effective teamwork helped them hand Elon their first home defeat.
• CJ Fulton leads with an impressive assist-to-turnover ratio.

WILLIAM & MARY TRIBE (13-8; 7-1 CAA)

• The Tribe features a balanced scoring attack with multiple players contributing significantly.
• They are undefeated at home, scoring an average of 87 points per game in their own arena.

UNCW SEAHAWKS (16-5; 6-2 CAA)

• Recent games have seen Khamari McGriff and others thrive, averaging solid points.
• UNCW boasts a strong rebounding margin and scoring advantage over opponents.