Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Monroe). They took their contest on Tuesday with ease, bagging an 86-29 win over the Cairo Syrupmakers. The Golden Tornadoes have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won seven games by 27 points or more this season.
Kie'aundria Acree
| 01/07/25 @ Cairo | 44 |
| 01/03/25 @ Dougherty | 37 |
| 12/27/24 vs Dorman | 24 |
| 12/20/24 vs Lovejoy | 42 |
| 12/13/24 @ Calhoun County | 27 |
Leading Monroe to victory were Kie'Aundria Acree and Taylor Mckinzy. Acree dropped a double-double on 44 points and 15 boards, while Mckinzy dropped a double-double on 31 points and 11 boards. The matchup was Acree's 35th in a row with at least ten points. Mariah Toye was another key player, putting up seven rebounds and three steals.
Monroe smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 18 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 11 offensive boards in 12 consecutive contests.
Monroe's victory bumped their record up to 9-5. As for Cairo, they dropped their record down to 0-7 with the defeat, which was their 12th straight at home dating back to last season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Monroe will host Westover at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Monroe is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 63.3 points per game this season. As for Cairo, they will look to defend their home court on Friday against Dougherty at 6:00 p.m.
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