Ogunrinde powers Monroe past Lackawanna

ROCHESTER - A sprained ankle kept Tolulupe Ogunrinde out of MCC's season-opening victory over Fulton-Montgomery Saturday evening. But it didn't take long for the freshman forward to make an impact Sunday afternoon in her first action on the court.

Ogunrinde hit her first seven shots from the field and poured in a game-high 25 points to lead the Tribunes to a 91-61 victory over Lackawanna College in the second day of the MCC Tip-Off Classic.

She also pulled down 11 rebounds and had five blocked shots. All of this came in just 18 minutes on the court.

The Tribunes forced 27 turnovers thanks in part to an active defense that registered 18 steals.

Monroe led by 11 at the break before opening things up in the second half. Ogunrinde and Kiki Bynes combined for 20 points over the final 20 minutes.

Bynes finished with 10 points and eight assists on the game. Tyese Purvis added 12 points, and Bailey Hixson added 11 points, five assists, and four steals. 

Jasmine Myers chipped in with nine points and 10 rebounds.