Courtesy of MCCTribunes.com ROCHESTER - The MCC women's basketball team overcame a poor shooting performance to defeat Monroe College 76-68 in the title game of the fifth annual Murph Shapiro Basketball tournament Sunday afternoon. Despite an iron that was often unkind, the Tribunes (6-1) did come through with some timely shooting down the stretch. Monroe led by six with … [Read more...] about Lady Tribunes capture Shapiro Tournament title
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Monroe falls to Mohawk Valley CC
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Gilberto Cue scored eight of his team-high 15 points during a second-half spurt, but it proved to be not enough as the Monroe Community College men's basketball team fell to Mohawk Valley Community College, 67-58 in the Murph Shapiro Classic on Monagan Court, Sunday afternoon. Cue drilled back-to-back three-pointers and finished a bucket … [Read more...] about Monroe falls to Mohawk Valley CC
Tribunes pull away in second half, top Cecil
Courtesy of MCCTribunes.com ROCHESTER - A key 10-0 run midway through the second half turned a deficit into a lead for the MCC men's basketball team on Saturday, and the Tribunes never looked back in an 82-69 win over Cecil College in the fifth annual Murph Shapiro Classic. The Tribunes (2-1) trailed 49-44 with 12:30 remaining before scoring the next 10 to take a 54-49 … [Read more...] about Tribunes pull away in second half, top Cecil
3-point barrage lifts Monroe past Union
Courtesy of MCCTribunes.com ROCHESTER - An early barrage of Monroe 3-pointers was too much for Union County College to overcome, as the Tribunes went on to defeat the Owls 87-72 in the opening round of the Murph Shapiro Tournament Saturday. MCC (5-1) was 8-for-10 from long distance in the first quarter and raced to a 27-8 lead after 10 minutes of play. Sophomore guard … [Read more...] about 3-point barrage lifts Monroe past Union
Defense keys Tribunes rout of Niagara County CC
Courtesy of MCCTribunes.com SANBORN, New York - The MCC men's basketball team picked up an impressive win its in conference opener Wednesday evening, defeating No. 15 Niagara County Community College by the score of 96-70. Majesty Brandon hit six 3's and led all players in scoring with 24, and the Tribune defense held Niagara to 34 percent shooting in the convincing win. … [Read more...] about Defense keys Tribunes rout of Niagara County CC