CRANFORD, N.J., January 26, 2023 – The Monroe College Mustangs women's basketball team dropped a tough matchup at NJCAA Div. II No. 20 Union College by a score of 70-51 Thursday evening. The Mustangs fall to 12-10 overall, while Union improves to 16-3.
Naomi Barnwell led the team with 16 points on the evening on 6-of-10 shooting, while also making 4-of-6 from the free-throw line. She added four rebounds.
Emma Wilson-Saltos also went 6-of-10 from the field to finish with 14 points, as well as six rebounds, a block and a steal.
Amiyah Edney-Holmes tallied 13 points with four boards.
The Mustangs will look to bounce back on Sunday, Jan. 29, when they visit Div. II No. 11 Harcum College in Bryn Mawr, Pa. Tip-off is set for 4 p.m. following the men's matchup between the Mustangs and Bears.
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 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 11 teams competing at the NJCAA Division III level.
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