Basketball Game Preview: James Monroe Yellow Jackets vs. Meridian Mustangs

James Monroe is on a 11-game streak of home wins, while Meridian is on a seven-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The James Monroe Yellow Jackets will welcome the Meridian Mustangs at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. One thing working in James Monroe's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points every time they've taken the court this season.

James Monroe is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They blew past Fauquier, posting an 87-31 win. The Yellow Jackets have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 19 contests by 26 points or more this season.

Meanwhile, Meridian beat Skyline 41-29 on Friday.

Meridian's win came from a few key players James Monroe will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Nora Stufft, who posted eight points in addition to 15 rebounds and five steals. That's the most boards she has posted since back in December of 2024. Another player making a difference was Charlotte Lieu, who earned nine points along with six assists and five rebounds.

Meridian is on a roll lately: they've won 13 of their last 15 matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 17-5 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 29.4 points over those games. James Monroe's victory bumped their record up to 21-0.

James Monroe was dealt a bruising 68-23 defeat at the hands of Meridian in their previous matchup back in February of 2021. Will James Monroe have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.