The Lady Caimans basketball team attacked the CUNYAC title game with the voracity they have shown all season and came away with their first championship since 2007, beating Borough of Manhattan Community College, 66-53, on February 17.
Continuing their monstrous run, they are currently on a 21-game winning streak and rule the Swamp with a 25-3 record. For more on the championship game, click
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Both the men’s and women’s team were recognized at the
CUNYAC Awards Banquet, held at the Water Club on February 16. Women’s coach DeVernie Winston won Community College Coach of the year, Jemal Smith and Destini Green won Men and Women's Player of the Year, Cashmir Fulcher won Women's Rookie of the Year, and Pamela Suarez and Jonathan Lori were honored with All-Star awards.
The men’s team reached the CUNYAC semifinal, but fell to BMCC, 88-84, on February 15.
Next up: Both teams are preparing for the NJCAA Region XV Tournament.
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