SYRACUSE, N.Y., November 19, 2023 – The Monroe College Mustangs women's basketball team had a strong effort on the road on Sunday, defeating NJCAA Div. III No. 7 Onondaga Community College, 87-64, up in Syracuse. The Mustangs improve to 4-2 overall with the win, while the Lazers suffer their first loss of the season to fall to 6-1.
Carlota Gomez-Alonso had a big game for the Mustangs, totaling 34 points and 11 rebounds for her fourth double-double of the year and a new career-high in points.
Emma Wilson-Saltos had an impressive double-double of her own with 20 points and a team-high 13 rebounds for her third double-double on the year.
Alycia Secchiaroli contributed eight points and nine boards in the win.
Shanelle Smith had 11 points with a pair of steals and two assists.
The Mustangs are back on the road this Tuesday, Nov. 21, when they take a short trip down to Cranford, N.J. to take on Union College (N.J.). Tuesday's tip-off is set for 5 p.m.
ABOUT THE ATHLETIC PROGRAM AT MONROE COLLEGE
The athletic program at Monroe College encompasses a total of 28 teams competing across nine sports. There are 20 varsity and junior varsity programs, as well the Monroe College 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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