McArthur hasn't had much luck against Deerfield Beach recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The McArthur Mustangs will challenge the Deerfield Beach Bucks at 6:00 p.m. McArthur will be looking to extend their current three-game winning streak.
Last Thursday, McArthur escaped with a win against Piper by the margin of a single free throw, 38-37.
01/16/25 vs Piper | 4 |
01/14/25 vs West Broward | 3 |
01/13/25 vs Plantation | 2 |
01/09/25 vs Western | 2 |
01/07/25 vs Pembroke Pines Charter | 2 |
McArthur's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Christie Chicoye, who posted 15 points and four steals. Chicoye is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last five games she's played. Jaylah Bryant was another key player, going 5 of 10 on her way to 11 points and six boards.
McArthur smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive boards in five consecutive matchups.
Meanwhile, Deerfield Beach was fully in charge on Wednesday, breezing past Cooper City 58-22. The Bucks have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won seven contests by 32 points or more this season.
Deerfield Beach has also been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six games, which provided a massive bump to their 9-6 record this season. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 53.7 points per game. As for McArthur, their victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 12-5.
McArthur beat Deerfield Beach 49-42 in their previous meeting back in January of 2023. Does McArthur have another victory up their sleeve, or will Deerfield Beach turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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