Monmouth also figured to have ballhandlers Chris Hebeler and Travis Miller on the court for much of the action, but the pair combined for just 41 minutes as they each experienced foul trouble and eventually fouled out. Another factor that didn't help was the Pioneers' ability to knock down three-pointers. After struggling for much of the season, the Pioneers were able to go 18-of-50 from beyond the arc as they snapped a nine-game losing streak.
Monmouth had a one-point lead with eight minutes left in the first half, but Grinnell quickly took charge and led by double digits for much of the remainder. The Scots used a 14-0 surge to cut the lead to six at 84-78, but the Pioneers resumed control.
Anthony Beaird led five Scots in double figures with 23 points, while Trek Langenhan keyed Grinnell by making 5-of-6 three-pointers. Monmouth is now 5-6 in the Midwest Conference and 8-9 overall.