BEL AIR, Md.–The No. 1 seeded Monroe men's basketball team captured their 10th NJCAA district championship as they downed No. 3 seeded Harcum 97-52 on Sunday afternoon.

HOW IT HAPPENED

·      Monroe dominated the first half, holding Harcum to just 13 points while Monroe put up 40.

·      Naceiar Kirksey led the Mustangs in the first half with 12 points off three three-pointers and going 4-8 from the field.

·      The Mustangs' defense forced 12 turnovers in the opening half while also causing three steals.

·      In the second half, the Mustangs tallied 56 points while holding Harcum to 39.

·      Kirksey led the Mustangs in the second half in points with nine, while the defense forced seven turnovers, which aided in the Mustangs' 97-52 victory.

STATS AND NOTES

·      With the win, the Mustangs captured their 10th District Championship title and second straight title since 2025.

·      Monroe advances to their 12 NJCAA National Basketball Tournament with the win.

·      Kirksey tallied his 11th 20-point plus game of the season.

·      Monroe owns the all-time series history against Harcum 24-19.

UP NEXT

·      The Mustangs will await who they will face in the NJCAA Division 1 National Championship Tournament beginning on Saturday, March 21.