Blowouts were in the wind as the college basketball season continues its opening stanzas Monday night.
None were as eye-opening as Bryant men’s basketball team’s 147-39 victory over Thomas College, which created a margin of 108 points by the final buzzer.
To join Monday’s outrageous blowout club, James Madison demolished Valley Forge 123-38 to earn its first win of the season. That’s an 85-point win for the Dukes.
Baylor also joined in the blowouts Monday night with a 117-53 victory over Mississippi Valley State.
More ridiculous Monday outcomes: Ball State destroyed Earlham 109-39, Appalachian State blew past Warren Wilson College 142-74, Bucknell squashed Lebanon Valley 113-52, Wofford schooled Bob Jones University 120-48, Oakland defied Defiance 92-27, and Liberty glided past Regent 104-38.
from Peter Kiss to Doug Edert
ONLY LEGENDS PLAY AT BRYANT https://t.co/Jug8Banx5z
— Christian D'Andrea (@TrainIsland) November 8, 2022
Some uh, competitive games in men’s college basketball today pic.twitter.com/S4Dxd3SeyF
— SB Nation (@SBNation) November 8, 2022
While it wasn’t a blowout, Florida State also suffered a truly embarrassing loss Monday. The team lost to the Stetson Hatters 83-74 in Tallahassee.
Florida State loses a buy game to Stetson.
The epitome of brutality.
— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) November 8, 2022
And, just for fun, Quinnipiac spoiled Archie Miller’s coaching debut at Rhode Island in a 67-62 upset.
Quinnipiac spoils Archie Miller’s debut at Rhode Island.
The Bobcats go into Kingston and beat the Rams, 67-62. pic.twitter.com/VK77YEsg0b
— Mid-Major Madness (@mid_madness) November 8, 2022
Well, at least it’s a long season for the teams on the losing end of some of these miserable defeats. At least this Bryant player got his first bucket in that team’s 108-point (wut) win! Good on you, John Shannon!
John Shannon into the game and onto the scoresheet. His fist collegiate basket. pic.twitter.com/GtSEbvPGsg
— Bryant Men's Basketball (@BryantHoops) November 8, 2022
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