Posted: Jan 27, 2025
SUNY Niagara wins ranked matchup
Monroe Community College
(15-4, 0-1)
77
SUNY Niagara
(18-4, 1-0)
90
| Final | 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Monroe Community College (15-4, 0-1) | 35 | 42 | 77 |
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SUNY Niagara (18-4, 1-0) | 42 | 48 | 90 |
SUNY Niagara forced 26 turnovers on its way to a comprehensive 90-77 Western New York Athletic Conference victory over visiting Monroe Community College on Saturday afternoon.
The Thunderwolves, ranked No. 15 in the most recent NJCAA Div. II poll, improved to 18-4 overall and 1-0 in conference play. No. 13 MCC, meanwhile, dropped to 15-4, 0-1.
Sophomore Jamyier Patton returned to the lineup for the first time since Jan. 5 and promptly finished with a game-high 26 points and 10 steals.
Second-year guard Jalen Duff added 21 points and seven rebounds and freshman Chioke Marshall scored 20 off the bench.
The Wolfpack returns to action at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday when it invades Jamestown Community College.