Basketball Game Preview: Cardinal Mooney Cougars vs. DME Academy - + How To Watch

The Cardinal Mooney Cougars will square off against the DME Academy - at 1:50 p.m. on Friday. The two teams are sauntering into the matchup backed by comfortable wins in their prior games.

Cardinal Mooney took a loss when they played away from home on Saturday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Tuesday. They blew past Evangelical Christian, posting a 72-30 win. The victory was some much needed relief for the Cougars as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.

Talia Busser

Points

12/02/25 vs Evangelical Christian	22
11/29/25 vs Bishop Moore	3
11/25/25 vs Somerset Academy - Canyons	5
11/24/25 vs Bishop Kenny	10
03/01/25 vs Bolles	3
+ 28 more games

Talia Busser was the offensive standout of the game as she posted 22 points. That's the most points she has posted since back in December of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Jayla Griffin, who had 13 points.

Meanwhile, DME Academy was fully in charge on Friday, breezing past Varsity Opponent 63-28. Fans of the - have seen this all before: every one of the games they've played this season has ended in a blowout of 20+ points.

Cardinal Mooney better keep an eye on Chikae Desdunes. She was instrumental in DME Academy's win, almost dropping a double-double with 12 points and nine assists. Trinity Boone was another key player, putting up ten points and five boards.

Cardinal Mooney's win bumped their record up to 2-3. As for DME Academy, their victory bumped their record up to 7-0.

Cardinal Mooney barely slipped by DME Academy when the teams last played back in December of 2024, winning 63-62. Will the Cougars repeat their success, or do the - have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.