November 16, 2014
Hillsborough holds off Monroe
The Lady Tribunes suffer their first defeat.
Monroe Community College
55
AT
Hillsborough Community College
58
| Final | 1 | 2 | T |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe Community College | 18 | 37 | 55 |
| Hillsborough Community College | 27 | 31 | 58 |
NEW ROCHELLE, NY - The MCC women's basketball team lost for the first time this season Sunday, falling 58-55 to a tough Hillsborough Community College team at the Monroe College Classic.
The Lady Tribunes committed 12 turnovers and trailed 27-18 at the break. MCC rallied in the second half, but the Hawks were able to hold off Monroe's final push.
Tolulope Ogunrinde led the Tribunes with 16 points. Tyese Purvis also hit double figures with 10, and Bailey Hixson added seven.
Monroe returns home next Friday, Nov. 21, for a 6 p.m. contest with Cincinnati State.
Team Stats
Game Leaders
Hillsborough Community College
Pts:
Alexis Robinson
- 21
Reb:
Tyra Bolden
- 10
Ast:
Brekia Henderson
- 4
Team Stats
| Game Statistics | Monroe Community College | Hillsborough Community College |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | (18-56) | (23-34) |
| Field Goal % | 32.1% | 67.6% |
| Rebounds | 32 | 30 |
| Assists | 11 | 14 |
| Turnovers | 12 | 10 |