By PAUL GOTHAM WARWICK, R.I. -- More than nine hours of roads separate Rochester, New York and Danville, Illinois. For the No. 11 Monroe Community College men's basketball team, that trip starts with 40 minutes of basketball on Saturday afternoon. MCC's Tribunes (23-4/11-1) will go for their fifth District 2 Division II title at 1 p.m. when they take on the Community … [Read more...] about Monroe looks for return to national tournament
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Jackson, Tribunes claim regional title
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- For the past seven days Izaha Jackson (Brooklyn, N.Y.) refused to forget the past. With the defeat in last year's regional final still fresh in his mind, the Monroe Community College Tribune channeled his efforts and those of his teammates. The result will be a trip to Rhode Island next weekend and a spot in the NJCAA Division II … [Read more...] about Jackson, Tribunes claim regional title
Tribs advance to Region III Championship
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Monroe Community College men's basketball coach Jerry Burns didn't use much ink when writing his scouting report for Saturday's Region III Division II semi-final. The message to his players consisted of one word. "All we put on our scouting report was 'men,' the 23rd-year coach said. "We put it at that bottom. We just put men. There … [Read more...] about Tribs advance to Region III Championship
MCC tops Jamestown, clinches home court
Courtesy of MCCTribunes.com ROCHESTER - A huge run to start the game, relentless activity on the boards, and a balanced offensive attack were the keys as the MCC men's basketball team clinched home court for regionals with a 90-68 victory over Jamestown Community College Saturday afternoon. The Tribunes jumped out to a 36-8 lead and held off any effort by Jamestown to get … [Read more...] about MCC tops Jamestown, clinches home court
Tribs continue to roll
By PAUL GOTHAM NORTH EAST, Pa. -- Isaiah Davis (Elizabeth) led five in double figures as the Monroe Community College Tribunes convincingly defeated the Mercyhurst NE Saints, 104-82 in WNYAC action, Thursday. Davis finished with a game-high 18 points including five 3-pointers. The sophomore forward was part of an overall effort which saw Monroe connect 13 times from long … [Read more...] about Tribs continue to roll