BOSTON – Monroe University – Bronx women's basketball Head Coach Damel Ling was named the WHoopDirt.com JUCO Coach of the Week on Wednesday afternoon. The full announcement can be seen here.

This week, Ling led the now-nationally ranked No. 6 Express women's basketball program to an impressive 3-0 record in Region 15 play.

The highlight was then-No. 7 Monroe earning a thrilling 59-58 victory over nationally ranked No. 14 Kingsborough Community College, in a battle of undefeated Region 15 teams, at Monroe Athletic Complex on December 7. Monroe also earned a home win over the defending Region 15 Champion Hostos Community College (97-48) back on December 2, and a road victory over Bronx Community College (72-57) on December 4.

"I'm really appreciative of my staff and players," Ling said. "Being named (WHoopDirt.com) Coach of the Week is a credit to the work everyone has put in to help us get off to a great start this season."

Monroe is currently 8-0 in Region 15 play, 12-1 overall, and remains undefeated against NJCAA Division III teams so far this year. Strong defense is a big reason why as the Express lead the country with 43.0 turnovers by the opposition per game and 27.3 steals per contest.

ABOUT THE ATHLETIC PROGRAM AT MONROE UNIVERSITY
The athletic program at Monroe University encompasses a total of 31 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 University marching band, competing on the New Rochelle campus as the Mustangs (NJCAA Division I). The Monroe Express, based out of the Bronx campus, has seven teams competing at the NJCAA Division III level.

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