By Paul Gotham ROCHESTER, NY – Jerry Burns has been at the helm of the Monroe Community College men’s basketball team for more than two decades. But when the Tribunes opened the 2013-14 season, Burns got a taste of something new: the Black and Gold lineup included just one player from the previous season. Only Tashawn Desir (Brooklyn, NY/NIA School) remained from the … [Read more...] about Tribunes continue growing into their roles
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Tillman and the Tribunes take care of Jamestown CC
By Paul Gotham JAMESTOWN, NY – Elijah Tillman (Garnerville, NY/ North Rockland) had the usual for his pre-game meal: a spicy Italian sub topped with banana peppers, lettuce, ranch dressing and Chipotle sauce. Head coach Jerry Burns added a side of motivation. Judging by results, the freshman center digested it well. Tillman notched a career-high and paced a balanced … [Read more...] about Tillman and the Tribunes take care of Jamestown CC
Tribunes topple the Niagara County CC Thunderwolves, 87-76
By Paul Gotham ROCHESTER, NY – Monroe Community College's men's basketball team lost the opening tap Saturday afternoon. That was one of the only occasions the Tribunes came up short. Marcus Gooding (Brooklyn, NY/ Franklin Delano Roosevelt) led three Tribunes in double figures as Monroe CC (16-5/5-0) defeated the No. 9 Niagara County Community College Thunderwolves … [Read more...] about Tribunes topple the Niagara County CC Thunderwolves, 87-76
Tribunes ride strong second half to victory over Genesee
By Paul Gotham ROCHESTER, NY -- The challenge was simple: stop dribble penetration. After struggling for the first 10 minutes to keep opposing ballhandlers out of the lane, the Tribunes went with a small lineup. The result was obvious. Defensive pressure contributed to a decisive run in the opening minutes of the second half as the Monroe Community College Men's … [Read more...] about Tribunes ride strong second half to victory over Genesee
Tribunes take down the Jayhawks
By Paul Gotham ROCHESTER, NY – A quartet of Tribunes tallied double figures as the Monroe Community College Men's Basketball (14-5/3-0) team easily defeated the Jamestown Community College Jayhawks (6-8/0-1), 96-57 in Western New York Athletic Conference action on George Monagan Court, Thursday night. Marcus Gooding (Brooklyn, NY/ Franklin Delano Roosevelt) connected five … [Read more...] about Tribunes take down the Jayhawks