Towson secured a 69-57 win over Stony Brook, with Tyler Tejada leading the charge with 33 points and 7 rebounds. The Towson Tigers improved their record to 14-12, while the Stony Brook Seawolves fell to 15-11. Towson's 39-point first half set the tone for the game, as they outscored Stony Brook by 16 points in the opening period. The Stony Brook Seawolves struggled to keep up, scoring only 23 points in the first half.
Tyler Tejada's 33 Points Account for 48% of Towson's Total Score
The game unfolded with Towson taking an early lead, scoring 39 points in the first half to Stony Brook's 23. The Towson Tigers' 16-point halftime lead proved insurmountable for the Stony Brook Seawolves, who scored 34 points in the second half but couldn't overcome the deficit. Towson's Tyler Tejada had a standout performance, scoring 33 points on the night, including 17 points in the first half. The Stony Brook Seawolves' top performer, Jonah Butler, scored 10 points and grabbed 6 rebounds, but it wasn't enough to propel his team to victory. The Towson Tigers' 30 points in the second half were enough to secure the 12-point win, improving their NET ranking to 180.
The top performers for both teams were impressive, with Tyler Tejada leading the way for Towson with 33 points and 7 rebounds. Dylan Williamson added 17 points and 5 assists for the Towson Tigers, while Jack Doumbia Jr. chipped in with 8 points and 8 rebounds. For the Stony Brook Seawolves, Jonah Butler scored 10 points and grabbed 6 rebounds, while Erik Pratt and Rob Brown III each scored 10 points. The Stony Brook Seawolves' top performers were unable to match the production of Towson's stars, resulting in the 12-point loss.
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The box score reveals some key statistical takeaways from the game. Towson outscored Stony Brook by 16 points in the first half, scoring 39 points to Stony Brook's 23. The Towson Tigers also outrebounded the Stony Brook Seawolves, grabbing 35 rebounds to Stony Brook's 29. Towson's Tyler Tejada was efficient from the field, scoring 33 points on 12-20 shooting. The Stony Brook Seawolves, on the other hand, struggled with turnovers, committing 15 turnovers to Towson's 10.
The CHD Scout predicted a close game, with Towson winning by 0.9 points. However, the actual margin of victory was 12 points, with Towson securing a 69-57 win. Despite the prediction being correct in terms of the winner, the margin of victory was significantly larger than expected. The CHD Scout model correctly identified Towson as the favorite, but underestimated the team's performance. The predicted score was 70-69, but the actual score was 69-57, with Towson's defense holding Stony Brook to 57 points.
The win improves Towson's record to 14-12, with a NET ranking of 180. The loss drops Stony Brook to 15-11, with a NET ranking of 212. This game was a Quadrant 4 game for the Towson Tigers, while it was a Quadrant 3 game for the Stony Brook Seawolves. The win helps to bolster Towson's resume, particularly in Quadrant 4, where they now have a 5-6 record. The loss for Stony Brook hurts their chances of improving their NET ranking, as they fell to 2-5 in Quadrant 3 games.
The Towson Tigers want to build on this win as they face their next opponent, while the Stony Brook Seawolves will aim to bounce back from the loss. The next game for the Towson Tigers is scheduled for February 15, while the Stony Brook Seawolves will play again on February 17. Both teams want to improve their records and NET rankings as the season progresses.