North Carolina A&T Women’s Basketball Defeats Monmouth in CAA Road Victory

WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ – North Carolina A&T secured a 71-65 victory over the Monmouth Hawks in Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) women’s basketball action on Friday night at OceanFirst Bank Center. The Aggies were led by a career performance from fifth-year center Chaniya Clark, who scored a game-high 26 points.

Game Recap

North Carolina A&T improved to 11-15 overall and 6-9 in CAA play with the win, while Monmouth fell to 18-9 overall and 11-5 in league play. Despite 19 points from Monmouth’s Alexis Andrews, the Aggies controlled the game in the paint, outscoring the Hawks 28-12.

First Half Dominance

Chaniya Clark’s and-1 gave the Aggies a 29-23 lead with 3:15 remaining in the first half. A&T extended their lead with free throws before Monmouth responded with a 3-pointer. A Crystal Hardy 3-pointer sent the Aggies into halftime with a 34-28 advantage.

Second Half Battle

A&T initially extended their lead in the third quarter, but Monmouth rallied with three 3-pointers to take a 50-45 lead into the fourth quarter. Monmouth’s Alexis Andrews gave the Hawks a 57-51 lead with 5:46 remaining in the game.

Aggies Surge to Victory

The Aggies regained control in the fourth quarter, fueled by Clark’s versatility. She scored in the paint and hit a 3-pointer to bring A&T within one point. After a Monmouth technical foul, Clark converted the free throws, and Paris Locke followed with a layup, giving A&T a 60-59 lead with 4:22 remaining. Clark then scored four straight points, and after a Monmouth 3-pointer, she hit another 3-pointer to extend the lead to 67-62 with 65 seconds left. Clark sealed the win with four free throws in the final 20 seconds.

Key Performers

• Chaniya Clark (North Carolina A&T): 26 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists
• Paris Locke (North Carolina A&T): 15 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists
• Alexis Andrews (Monmouth): 19 points (5-for-9 from 3-point range)
• Jamyia Lindsey (North Carolina A&T): 12 points, 4 assists

Next Game

North Carolina A&T will travel to Philadelphia to face the Drexel Dragons on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at 2 p.m.