The Red Hawks took a 50-35 halftime lead and were led in the game by Bo Johnson and David McMullen, who each scored 21 points.
The Scots were a very respectable 19-of-31 from inside the arc but made just 6-of-23 three-pointers. Anthony Beaird netted half of those treys while scoring 11 points. Monmouth's other double-figure scorers were reserves Loyd Bowen (13) and Wes Wrage (11), who were pressed into action due to Joe Terwelp's foul trouble. Terwelp picked up five personal fouls in just eight minutes of action and did not score.
The Scots, who fell to 5-6 overall and 2-3 in the Midwest Conference, will be looking for a split on the road Saturday at 3 p.m. against Beloit.