From University of Rochester Athletics

After a 17-day layoff for the holiday break, Rochester's defense turned in a strong performance as the Yellowjackets defeated Montclair State University, 61-53, in the Puerto Rico Clasico on Tuesday afternoon.
 
Rochester entered the game ranked #21 by d3hoops.com and Montclair was ranked ninth. This was Rochester's fourth consecutive game against a team that reached the NCAA Division III playoffs last season. The Yellowjackets finished that run 3-1, losing to SUNY Geneseo in the semifinals of the Wendy's Classic and then claiming three straight wins: over St. John Fisher (for third place in the Wendy's Classic), at Ithaca, and now against Montclair. The Red Hawks advanced to the Final Four in the 2014-15 campaign.
 
The Yellowjackets improved to 8-1. Montclair lost its second in a row (8-3). The Red Hawks lost to Lebanon Valley College on Monday afternoon. Rochester plays Ramapo College on Wednesday at 1 p.m. Ramapo, like Montclair, is a member of the New Jersey Athletic Conference.
 
Three players hit double figures for Rochester. Al Leslie had 13 points. Kayla Kibling scored 12, and Lauren Deming added 10.