Monmouth Hawks men's basketball


The Monmouth Hawks men's basketball team represents Monmouth University in West Long Branch, New Jersey, United States. The school's team currently competes in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference. They are currently led by head coach King Rice and play their home games at the OceanFirst Bank Center. The Hawks had wins over five power conference opponents and received votes in the AP poll for the first time ever during the 2015–16 season. They last appeared in the NCAA Tournament in 2006.

Postseason

NCAA Division I Tournament results

The Hawks have appeared in four NCAA Division I Tournaments. Their combined record is 1–4.
199613First RoundNo. 4 MarquetteL 44–68
200116First RoundNo. 1 DukeL 52–95
200415First RoundNo. 2 Mississippi StateL 52–85
200616Opening Round
First Round
No. 16 Hampton
No. 1 Villanova
W 71–49
L 45–58

NIT results

The Hawks have appeared in two National Invitation Tournaments. Their combined record is 1–2.
2016First Round
Second Round
Bucknell
George Washington
W 90–80
L 71–87
2017First RoundOle MissL 83–91

NCAA Division II Tournament results

The Hawks have appeared in two NCAA Division II Tournaments. Their combined record is 1–3.
1981Regional Semifinals
Regional 3rd Place Game
Clarion
Bloomsburg
L 78–80
W 79–64
1982Regional Semifinals
Regional 3rd Place
Cheyney
Edinboro
L 53–66
L 53–56

NCAA Division III Tournament results

The Hawks have appeared in one NCAA Division III Tournament. Their combined record is 1–1.
1976Regional Semifinals
Regional Finals
Lynchburg
Shepard
W 97–73
L 71–79

NAIA Tournament results

The Hawks have appeared in five NAIA Tournaments. Their record is 3–5.
1966First RoundMidwestern StateL 92–94
1968First Round
Second Round
Bishop
Westminster
W 102–91
L 69–70
1969First Round
Second Round
Quarterfinals
Central State
Asheville-Biltmore
Maryland-Eastern Shore
W 63–59
W 115–81
L 94–99
1974First RoundMissouri WesternL 84–96
1975First RoundMarymount L 72–86

Awards

All-Americans
Denotes Honorable Mention
Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Player of the Year
Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Coach of the Year
Northeast Conference Player of the Year