McNair comes up short despite Isaiah Wise's strong performance

By Team Reports Feb 14, 2024, 7:12am

Recap: McNair Mustangs vs. Columbia Eagles

The McNair Mustangs's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Tuesday after their 21st straight defeat. They were dealt a 80-29 loss at the hands of Columbia. The defeat unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for McNair in their matchups with Columbia: they've now lost nine in a row.

When it comes to explaining why McNair lost, one person who can't be blamed is Isaiah Wise. Despite the final result, he scored 11 points along with five rebounds and two steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Kamari Reynolds, who scored three points along with five rebounds.

McNair dropped their record down to 1-25 with that loss, which was their 12th straight on the road. As for Columbia, the win (which was their sixth in a row) raised their record to 23-2.

McNair does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Columbia, they will face off against Towers at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Columbia knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with flashy point totals in its past 20 matches -- so hopefully Towers likes a good challenge.

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