NEW HAVEN, CT – Monroe-Bronx JV women's basketball kicked off their season on a high note, edging out Yale Club for a narrow 52-50 victory in New Haven, CT. With the victory, the Express move to 1-0 on the season, and won their first opening contest in program history. In addition, head coach Craig Williams received his first victory at the helm of the team.
In the tightly contested matchup, the Express had three players with double-digit point totals. Kuari Green led all scorers with 15 points, Doretha Brooks followed with 13 points and Shashauna Ballantyne registered 11 points. The Express only allowed one double digit scorer on the opposing side, with Harper Lowrey posting 12 points in the game.
The Express return to the court Tuesday (Nov. 8) for a conference stint against SUNY Sullivan JV in Loch Sheldrake, NY at 5 PM.
ABOUT THE ATHLETIC PROGRAM AT MONROE COLLEGE
The athletic program at Monroe College encompasses a total of 35 teams competing across nine sports. There are 21 varsity and junior varsity programs, as well as club men's and women's rugby, the Monroe College marching band, and the newly added esports and men's volleyball programs, competing on the New Rochelle campus as the Mustangs (NJCAA Division I). The Monroe Express, based out of the Bronx campus, has 14 teams competing at the NJCAA Division III level.
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Monroe-Bronx JV women's basketball kicked off their season on a high note, edging out Yale Club for a narrow 52-50 victory in New Haven, CT. With the victory, the Express move to 1-0 on the season, and won their first opening contest in program history. In addition, head coach Craig Williams received his first victory at the helm of the team.
In the tightly contested matchup, the Express had three players with double-digit point totals. Kvari Green led all scorers with 15 points, Doretha Brooks followed with 13 points and Shashauna Ballantyne registered 11 points. The Express only allowed one double digit scorer on the opposing side, with Harper Lowrey posting 12 points in the game.
The Express return to the court Tuesday (Nov. 8) for a conference stint against SUNY Sullivan JV in Loch Sheldrake, NY at 5 PM.
