Preview: McNair Academic Cougars vs. Kearny Kardinals
McNair Academic has enjoyed a three-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will take on the Kearny Kardinals at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Given that both teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this contest.
McNair Academic suffered their biggest defeat yet this season on Thursday. They ended up on the wrong side of a rough 67-43 walloping at the hands of Memorial.
Meanwhile, Kearny came up short against Cliffside Park on Saturday and fell 66-53.
McNair Academic's defeat dropped their record down to 7-5. As for Kearny, they have not been sharp recently, as they've lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-6 record this season.
Everything came up roses for McNair Academic against Kearny in their previous meeting back in December of 2023 as the squad secured a 62-26 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for McNair Academic since the team won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
