Raptors Drop Two Close Contests in Weekend Matchups
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery College (MD) 10-6 | 9 | 14 | 18 | 12 | 53 |
| Monroe Community College 14-3 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 21 | 58 |
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery College (MD) 10-7 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 33 | 61 |
| SUNY Niagara 11-7 | 16 | 13 | 21 | 19 | 69 |
Team Stats
Monroe Community College
| Game Statistics | Montgomery College (MD) | Monroe Community College |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | (16-57) | (24-75) |
| Field Goal % | 28.1% | 32.0% |
| Rebounds | 44 | 39 |
| Assists | 1 | 13 |
| Turnovers | 30 | 24 |
| Pts off Turnovers | 22 | 25 |
| 2nd Chance Pts | 11 | 11 |
| Pts in the Paint | 20 | 38 |
| Fastbreak Pts | 0 | 0 |
| Bench Pts | 0 | 37 |
SUNY Niagara
| Game Statistics | Montgomery College (MD) | SUNY Niagara |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | (20-55) | (29-71) |
| Field Goal % | 36.4% | 40.8% |
| Rebounds | 45 | 28 |
| Assists | 10 | 14 |
| Turnovers | 32 | 20 |
| Pts off Turnovers | 18 | 29 |
| 2nd Chance Pts | 9 | 14 |
| Pts in the Paint | 24 | 42 |
| Fastbreak Pts | 0 | 0 |
| Bench Pts | 0 | 1 |
New Rochelle, NY - Montgomery College competed in the MLK Mixer hosted at Monroe University over the weekend, playing two hard-fought games over the weekend against quality opponents. Both matchups were tightly contested and featured strong stretches of play from the Raptors, but late runs by the opposition proved to be the difference as Montgomery fell just short in each contest.
Game 1 — Saturday
Monroe CC 58, Montgomery College 53
Game Flow
1st Quarter — Monroe 12, MC 9
Both teams started slow offensively, with Monroe edging ahead early.
2nd Quarter — MC 14, Monroe 13
Montgomery found its rhythm at the line and went into halftime trailing just 25–23.
3rd Quarter — MC 18, Monroe 12
The Raptors surged out of the break, taking control behind aggressive scoring and defense.
4th Quarter — Monroe 21, MC 12
Monroe responded with a strong finish, reclaiming the lead late to secure the win.
Standout Performances
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Imani Dennis — 31 pts, 6 reb, 5 stl
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Caitlyn Howard — 9 pts, 11 reb
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Yaheera Williams — 2 pts, 9 reb
Final
Monroe Community College 58, Montgomery College 53
Game 2 — Sunday
SUNY Niagara 69, Montgomery College 61
Game Flow
1st Half — Niagara 29, MC 24
Niagara built a small lead behind balanced scoring as Montgomery worked to stay close.
3rd Quarter — Niagara 21, MC 4
A decisive third quarter created separation, putting the Raptors in a tough position.
4th Quarter — MC 33, Niagara 19
Montgomery mounted an impressive comeback attempt, outscoring Niagara by 14 in the final period, but the rally fell short.
Standout Performances
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Sanai Massenburg — 18 pts, 7 reb
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Imani Dennis — 15 pts, 5 ast
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Londyn Miller — 6 pts, 6 reb
Final
SUNY Niagara 69, Montgomery College 61