Mendon Unity hadn't done well against Illini West recently (they were 0-9 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Mustangs had just enough and edged out the Chargers 52-50. For the Mustangs, this counts as revenge for the 65-63 victory the Chargers walked away with the last time they faced one another back in January.
Illini West lost despite a true team effort on offense. The best among them was Wesley Robertson, who posted 18 points and four steals. He is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in each of the last four games he's played. Grady Blue was another key player, shooting 63% from the field on his way to 10 points.
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| 12/09/25 - Home | 52-50 W |
| 01/17/25 - Neutral | 63-65 L |
| 12/10/24 - Away | 28-51 L |
| 01/06/24 - Away | 46-51 L |
| 12/05/23 - Home | 45-51 L |
| + 5 more games |
Mendon Unity's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Illini West, their loss ended a five-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 5-3.
Coming up, Mendon Unity will head out to take on Seymour at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The Mustangs will be up against the Indians' rather soft defense (which has allowed 72.4 points per contest), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Illini West, they will square off against Pittsfield at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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