McNair is 0-4 against Kimball since December of 2014 but things could change on Monday. The McNair Eagles will be playing in front of their home fans against the Kimball Jaguars at 7:00 p.m. One thing working in McNair's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last three matches.
McNair took a loss when they played away from home two weeks ago, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed last Thursday. They walked away with a 70-62 win over Bear Creek. The victory continues a trend for the Eagles in their matchups with the Bruins: they've now won five in a row.
Kalysa Phanhsavang
| 02/06/25 vs Bear Creek | 24 |
| 02/04/25 @ Edison | 32 |
| 01/30/25 vs Chavez | 17 |
McNair's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Kalysa Phanhsavang, who almost dropped a triple-double with 24 points, nine rebounds, and ten assists. The contest was Phanhsavang's third in a row with at least 17 points. Anjulie Navarro was another key player, going 9-for-14 on her way to 24 points and five steals.
Meanwhile, Kimball was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Thursday as they fell 43-38 to Lodi. The Jaguars haven't had much luck with the Flames recently, as the team has come up short the last three times they've met.
McNair will have to contain Nadia Mirghani as she made an impact in Kimball's last game. She posted seven points in addition to seven boards and three blocks. That's the most blocks Mirghani has posted since back in January of 2024. Another player making a difference was Emma Coronado, who put up 12 points.
Kimball's loss dropped their record down to 14-9. As for McNair, they now have a winning record of 13-12.
Keep an eye on the arc in Monday's game: McNair has been dynamite from deep this season, having made 34.6% of their threes per game. It's a different story for Kimball, though, as they've only made 23.7% of their three-pointers this season. Given McNair's sizable advantage in that area, Kimball will need to find a way to close that gap.
McNair took a serious blow against Kimball in their previous matchup back in December of 2021, falling 76-16. Will McNair have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.
