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New York, New York | Monroe College defeated the BMCC women's basketball team, 85-63, in Regional action Thursday evening at BMCC Gymnasium. With the loss, the Panthers fall to 1-4 (1-3 Region XV), while the Express improve to 4-1 (3-1 Region XV).
Two BMCC players scored in double-figures, with sophomore Autum Adams-Edwards (Brooklyn, New York) leading the pack with a game-high 23 points to go along with two steals, tying a team-best. Adams-Edwards did a majority of her scoring from the charity stripe, going 11-for-14 from the line, also a game-high. Classmate Lauren Malcolm (Bronx, New York) posted her first double-double of the season, hauling down a game-high and team-high 14 rebounds and chipping in with 11 points. Malcolm also tied a team-best with two steals in the contest, while Freshman Shyasia Preston (Far Rockaway, New York) gave out a team-high three assists to go along with nine rebounds and seven points.
Monroe College led 24-10 after the first quarter and displayed their defensive dominance early, holding BMCC to three points until a pair of Adams-Edwards' free throws at 5:25.
The Express took control of the game in the second quarter, going on a 16-4 run to extend their lead to 40-14, at 5:43. The Panthers responded with a 9-0 run of their own— five points coming from Blossom Berruecos (Flushing, NY) and layups from Preston and Adams-Edwards—while holding Monroe scoreless for the next 2:12 to cut the deficit down to 40-23. The Express scored five of the seven final points to end the second quarter with the score 45-25, in favor of the visitors at halftime.
Monroe College came out firing in the third quarter from start to finish, outscoring BMCC 24-11 for seven and a half minutes, to stretch their lead to 33, 69-36, the largest of the night. The Express scored four of the final six points to lead 73-38 after 30 minutes.
After struggling through the first three quarters, The Panthers finally hit their stride in the fourth quarter and outscored the Express 25-12, but still fell short 85-63.
Four players scored in double-figures for Monroe College, with freshman guard Quanisha Griffin leading the way with a team-high 19 points to go along with a team-best seven steals and four assists. Sophomore Monae Laing posted a double-double, with 18 points, and grabbed a team-high 11 boards. Classmates Arianna Wilder and Ashley Molina also contributed 16 points and 12 points, respectively.
The Panthers return home in two days to take on Regional Opponent Dutchess Community College on Saturday, Nov.23. The opening tip is scheduled for noon at BMCC Gymnasium. For more information, please visit the BMCC Women's Basketball Schedule Page.
