STONY BROOK, N.Y. (Interstat) — A pivotal Colonial Athletic Association men’s basketball matchup awaits Monday night as the Stony Brook Seawolves host the Drexel Dragons at Island Federal Credit Union Arena. The game features two teams heading in opposite directions entering the final stretch of the regular season. Stony Brook (15-11 overall) looks to solidify its standing and rebound from a 57-69 road loss at Towson on Thursday. The Seawolves had won four of their previous five before that defeat. Drexel (13-13), meanwhile, seeks to halt a skid after a decisive 73-93 home loss to Monmouth on Thursday. The Dragons have dropped two of their last three, struggling defensively in those losses by an average of 22.5 points. A key player to watch is Drexel guard Shane Blakeney, who has been a consistent offensive force. He is coming off a 17-point, 4-assist performance against Monmouth and has scored in double figures in eight consecutive games, averaging 15.8 points per contest during that stretch. For Stony Brook, forward Jonah Butler provides a spark off the bench. He logged 21 minutes and scored 10 points with two blocks in the loss to Towson, demonstrating his defensive impact. History favors Drexel in the head-to-head series. Just over a month ago, on Jan. 8, the Dragons dominated Stony Brook in a 56-37 victory in Philadelphia. Drexel’s defense held the Seawolves to a season-low in points. The rematch presents a critical opportunity for Stony Brook to avenge that lopsided defeat and protect its home court. For Drexel, a win on the road would return the team to .500 and provide crucial momentum before a quick turnaround game at Northeastern on Thursday. Monday’s contest is scheduled for a 7 p.m. tip-off.