MONMOUTH, Ill. — Lawrence fell to Monmouth College 81-75 in a Midwest Conference matchup on Saturday at Glennie Gymnasium. Despite the Vikings' strong performance in the paint with 42 points, Monmouth capitalized on second-chance opportunities, outscoring Lawrence 23-13 in that category.

Lawrence opened the first half trading leads with Monmouth, leveraging key defensive plays to maintain momentum. Early in the half, Hogan Demovsky converted three consecutive free throws at 18:38 to narrow an early gap set by the home team. Casey Schoenecker played a pivotal role, scoring multiple layups, including a notable basket at 12:25, keeping the Vikings within reach.

Midway through the half, the Vikings capitalized on strong rebounding, with Nicholas Gouriotis securing an offensive rebound and converting a tip-in at 2:48 to tie the game. As the half drew to a close, Lawrence executed a critical scoring drive, highlighted by Demovsky's 3-pointer at 0:47, assisted by Schoenecker, to take the lead. The half ended with Lawrence ahead, 39-37.

Lawrence opened the second half with a scoring drive led by CJ Campbell, who contributed with a layup and an ensuing 3-pointer to give the Vikings a 44-40 advantage. Schoenecker was instrumental during this stretch, providing key assists and defensive rebounds. Lawrence continued to battle, maintaining a slim lead until Monmouth responded with a series of successful possessions to tie the game at 50-50 midway through the half.

As the half progressed, Campbell remained a focal point, adding another layup and a free throw, keeping the game tightly contested. Despite the Vikings' efforts, notable contributions from Monmouth's Cameron Thomas, including a late 3-pointer, shifted the momentum. As the half wound down, Lawrence trailed 81-75, concluding the game down by six points.

Lawrence Top Performers  

CJ Campbell  
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- 23 points  
- 4/10 three-pointers made  
- 6 rebounds  
- 2 steals  

Casey Schoenecker  
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- 18 points  
- 8 rebounds  
- 6 assists  
- 2 blocks  

Nicholas Gouriotis  
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- 10 points  
- 2/4 three-pointers made  
- 8 rebounds  

Hogan Demovsky  
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- 6 points  
- 2 blocks  
- 3 rebounds