Basketball Game Preview: Mendon Unity Mustangs vs. Macomb Bombers

The Mendon Unity Mustangs will square off against the Macomb Bombers at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.

Last Thursday, Mendon Unity ended up a good deal behind Carrollton and lost 69-51. While losing is never fun, the Mustangs can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois basketball rankings (they are ranked 319th, while the Hawks are ranked 115th).

Meanwhile, Macomb was able to grind out a solid win over Moline on Saturday, taking the game 53-44.

Macomb's victory bumped their record up to 15-7. As for Mendon Unity, they have also been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 12-13 record this season.

Everything came up roses for Mendon Unity against Macomb when the teams last played back in January of 2023, as the squad secured a 58-26 win. Does Mendon Unity have another victory up their sleeve, or will Macomb turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.