The Lady Raiders were led by My'eesa Grant's 23 points and 16 rebounds, but it wasn't enough as FM lost 82-72 Division II Monroe CC out of Rochester.
Photo: Karizma Fleurimond looks to convert on a layup against Monroe's Caitie Broderick.
The Tribunes took a 27-19 lead after the 1st quarter of play. Rylie Smith pulled the Raiders within two as she converted on a three pointer to set the score, 33-34. Monroe sank a three to pull ahead, but Karizma Fleurimond answered with a three at the top of the key to end the half trailing the Tribunes 40-45.
Amirah Greene and Grant teamed up in the paint for FM and kept chipping away at the score. Grant scored five straight points to set the score at 55-57 and FM trailed by just two. Monroe was able to close out the quarter on a 6-0 run and extend the lead to seven points.
FM opened up the 4th quarter on an 8-1 run behind Greene and Grant and locked the score at 68. Monroe answered as they went on a 12-0 run of their own to set the score at 68-80 with just three minutes remaining. FM was unable to recover and suffered a 72-82 loss.
Photo: My'eesa Grant attacks the rim.
Amirah Greene scored 20 points and Karizma Fleurimond had 13 points with 8 rebounds.
FM moves to 7-2 on the season and will have a week off in their schedule. The next game will be Wednesday, December 7th when the Lady Raiders travel to North Country CC.
Photo: Moet Jenkins attacks the Monroe defense.