The Scots squandered a 14-point lead the first time they met the Blueboys this season, but after taking a 39-23 halftime lead, they were able to hold off IC's second-half comeback bids, never letting the visitors get closer than five points.
Troy Bennett made all 10 of his free throw attempts to lead Monmouth (8-13, 3-11) with 22 points and Rob Purlee provided a spark off the bench, scoring 19, including a buzzer-beating three-pointer at halftime. Jason Murren had the type of game that MC has been waiting for, making five steals and blocking two shots to go with six points and six rebounds.
Matt Norville led Illinois College (8-13, 6-8) with 14 points and 11 rebounds.