Macomb Community College Athletics

WARREN, Mich. – Macomb Women's Basketball hosted Southwestern Michigan College in its home opener at The Den in Warren on Friday (Nov. 6) and dropped the tilt to the visiting Roadrunners by a 70-50 final. The loss sent the shorthanded Monarchs to 0-3 on the young season as shots wouldn't fall Friday evening.

Claire O'Brien registered her second straight double-double with a career-high 18 points and 11 rebounds to lead the Monarchs. 

The Roadrunners, now 3-0 on the season, led 20-12 after one quarter and 39-22 at the halftime break. The two sides played to an even 13-13 third period before the Roadrunners pulled away in the fourth, outscoring the Monarchs, 18-15, en route to the 20-point victory. 

Morgan McPherson netted 10 points for the Navy and White and added three rebounds and three steals. MyKenzi Harris chipped in nine points, three assists and three steals, while Zaena Thacker recorded five points. 

The Monarchs struggled offensively, shooting 20-of-59 from the field and 3-of-20 from three-point range. The Roadrunners owned the glass, out-rebounding the Monarchs, 53-30. 

Seeking their first win of the season, the Monarchs remain at home to host NJCAA Region 12 foe Terra State Community College on Tuesday (Nov. 10) at The Den in Warren. Tip-off is set for 5:30 p.m.