NCCC loses first game at Monroe MLK Classic

Niagara County Community College lost its first regular-season game since late in the 2017-18 season at this past weekend's Monroe College MLK Classic. The Thunderwolves, who were No. 8 in the previous NJCAA Div. II poll, moved to 19-1 overall after a split at the event. Next up for NCCC is its conference opener at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday as Mercyhurst North East visits the Sanborn campus.

Monroe College 80, Niagara CCC 46

The Thunderwolves held a slim one-point lead at halftime, but then shot just 6-for-30 from the floor in the second half. Sophomore wing Cierra Harrison finished with 19 points and nine rebounds, while classmate Aubrey Halloran added 10 points, six boards and four steals.

Niagara CCC 70, Union County CC 64

NCCC forced 27 turnovers as it bounced back with a victory over last year's NJCAA Div. II runners-up. Sophomore guard Paige Emborsky scored 21 points, Harrison had 19 points, seven rebounds and four steals and sophomore forward Molly Mahony chipped in with a double-double (11 points, 13 rebounds).