TOWSON, Md. – Towson men's basketball bounced back with a dominant 80-55 win against Elon on Monday night in front of a national audience. Freshman Tyler Tejada nearly tied a career-high, pouring in 17 points to lead the Tiger offense.

Towson (15-10, 8-4 CAA) shot a blistering 62 percent from the floor in the second half to distance themsevles from Elon (10-15, 3-9 CAA). Charles Thompson recorded his 30^th career 10-plus rebound performance with a 10-point, 12-rebound double double.

Key Stats:

• Tejada was efficient from the floor going 6-12.
• Thompson added three assists, two steals and two blocks. Nendah Tarke also reached double figures with 15 points and five rebounds.
• Towson outrebounded Elon 42-28 with 16 offensive rebounds. The Tiger bench had a big game outscoring the Phoenix 40-13.

How It Happened:

• Both teams came out sluggish from the floor early on with the Phoenix getting out to a four-point lead before a bucket from Messiah Jones cut the deficit to just two.
• Towson would battle back to take the lead after a pair of free throws from Tomiwa Sulaiman. That would be part of a 7-0 run that included a Chase Paar and one finishing through contact.
• Towson would continue their streak ripping off a 13-2 run capped by a Christian May corner three that forced an Elon timeout.
• The Tiger defense would continue to hold strong the rest of the half taking a 35-25 lead into the locker room.
• Tyler Tejada led the way with nine points with Christian May adding eight points and four rebounds.
• Tejada would continue his strong game scoring five quick points to open the second half and extending the lead to 15.
• Towson would stay hot from the field in the half connecting on five of seven to extend the lead to 12 after the Phoenix would connect on a pair of triples.
• Meki Lowery would cut a Phoenix run with a tough and one in the paint.
• Towson would continue to hold the Phoenix the rest of the way, defeating Elon 80-55 on Monday.

Inside The Numbers:

• Charles Thompson moved into a tie for third on in career starts tying Bill Leonard with 108.
• Thompson also passed Gary Neal for 18^th and Brian Barber for 17^th on the all-time scoring list. Thompson also recorded his 30^th career 10-plus rebound performance.
• The Tigers improve to 11-1 at TU Arena this year and have won 19 of their last 20 home games.

Next Game:

• Towson will hit the road for a pair of contests this weekend starting at William & Mary on Thursday, Feb. 15. Tipoff against the Tribe is slated for 7 p.m. on FloHoops.