Thompson scores 20 to spark Towson over Elon 86-50
TOWSON, Md. -- — Charles Thompson had 20 points and blocked four shots as Towson rolled to an 86-50 victory over Elon on Saturday.
Thompson knocked down 9 of 11 shots from the floor for the Tigers (19-7, 10-3 Colonial Athletic Association). Antonio Rizzuto added 10 points and Juwan Gray grabbed seven rebounds.
Towson led 42-16 at halftime. Elon's first-half points were a season low for the team.
Hunter McIntosh and reserve Zac Ervin scored nine points apiece to lead the Phoenix (8-18, 5-8).
The Tigers improve to 2-0 against the Phoenix for the season. Towson defeated Elon 59-54 on Jan. 15.
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2021-22 Colonial Athletic Association Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNC Wilmington | 15-3 | - | 27-9 |
| Towson | 15-3 | - | 25-9 |
| Hofstra | 13-5 | 2 | 21-11 |
| Delaware | 10-8 | 5 | 22-13 |
| Drexel | 10-8 | 5 | 15-14 |
| Charleston | 8-10 | 7 | 17-15 |
| Elon | 7-11 | 8 | 10-22 |
| James Madison | 6-12 | 9 | 15-14 |
| William & Mary | 4-14 | 11 | 5-27 |
| Northeastern | 2-16 | 13 | 9-22 |