NORTH EAST, Md. - The Monroe University women's basketball team (17-6 overall) defeated Cecil College (9-9 overall) 109-43 on Wednesday night. This is the fifth time this season the Mustangs have tallied double-digit points.

HOW IT HAPPENED

·      The Mustangs started off the first quarter on fire, taking a 20-5 lead with 3:54 remaining in the quarter.

·      In the first quarter alone, the Mustangs tallied seven three-pointers, with three coming from Adela Cecunjanin and Fabiana Poindujour, respectively.

·      The Mustangs' defense held Cecil to only eight points in the first quarter and allowed one three-pointer.

·      In the second quarter, the Mustangs put up 31 points and shot 52% from the field, going 13-25.

·      Skylah Kemp led the way, scoring eight points in the quarter to give the Mustangs a 61-21 lead at the half.

·      In the third quarter, four Mustangs tallied five points each as the team scored 29 points in the quarter while holding Cecil to 12 to give the Mustangs an 80-33 lead heading into the last quarter.

·      Alex Staurt took over in the fourth quarter for the Mustangs, scoring six points going 3-4 from the field to push the Mustangs to a 109-43 victory.

STATS AND NOTES

·      Monroe now leads the all-time series against Cecil College 6-3.

·      This is the first time in program history the Mustangs have scored over 100 points in a game against Cecil.

·      43 points is the lowest number of points the Mustangs have given up against Cecil since December 29, 2019, when they allowed Cecil to score 41.

·      Cecunjanin led the way in points for the Mustangs, scoring 15 on the day and going 5-11 from the field. This was her sixth double-digit showing this season.

·      13 field goal attempts from Skylah Kemp were the most she's had this season.

·      Six Mustangs scored in double-digit points.

·      Hellary De Los Santos tallied her 13th double-double of the season registering 12 points and 10 rebounds.

UP NEXT

·      The Mustangs return to action on Saturday, February 14, when they travel to face Baltimore City Community College. Game-time is set for noon.  

ABOUT THE ATHLETIC PROGRAM AT MONROE UNIVERSITY
The athletic program at Monroe University encompasses a total of 26 teams competing across nine sports. There are 19 varsity and junior varsity programs, as well as the Monroe University 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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