Universal was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They lost to the Julian Jaguars on the road by a 61-46 margin. While losing is never fun, the Stars can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois basketball rankings (they are ranked 716th, while the Jaguars are ranked 332nd).
Leading Julian to victory were Cameron Marlow and Ian Flowers. Marlow posted 19 points, while Flowers had 13 points. Another player making a difference was Artie McCree, who put up seven points.
Universal's loss dropped their record down to 4-21. As for Julian, their victory was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 17-9.
Universal didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, an 86-53 defeat against Shepard on the 20th. As for Julian, they will square off against Corliss at 7:30 p.m. on February 26th.
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