November 1, 2014
Hemingway, Tillman lead Monroe to victory
The Tribunes defeat Herkimer 85-72 in season opener.
Monroe Community College
85
Herkimer College
72
| Final | 1 | 2 | T |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Monroe Community College
|
41 | 44 | 85 |
|
Herkimer College
|
37 | 35 | 72 |
HERKIMER, New York - Anthony Hemingway scored a game-high 18 points and Elijah Tillman added 14 as the MCC men's basketball team opened the season with an 85-72 victory over Herkimer College Saturday.
The Tribunes held the Generals to 36 percent from the field. MCC takes on Fulton-Montgomery Sunday.
Hemingway scored nine in each half and hit 9-of-12 from the free throw line. Tillman was efficient all night, finishing 7-for-9 from the floor.
MCC outscored Herkimer 44-35 in the second half to pull away.
Izaha Jackson added 12 points and Darwin Trotman and Artice Jackson added nine apiece.
Team Stats
Game Leaders
Herkimer College
Pts:
2 Players
(#3,
#10)
- 12
Reb:
Dantre Langhorne
- 8
Ast:
Carson Murphy
- 7
Team Stats
| Game Statistics | Monroe Community College | Herkimer College |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | (30-58) | (24-55) |
| Field Goal % | 51.7% | 43.6% |
| Rebounds | 47 | 29 |
| Assists | 20 | 13 |
| Turnovers | 14 | 12 |