MacArthur is 2-8 against Spring since February of 2021 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Generals will look to defend their home court against the Lions at 7:00 p.m. Each of these teams will be fighting to keep a win streak alive as MacArthur comes in on four and Spring on five.
On Tuesday, MacArthur strolled past Aldine with points to spare, taking the game 53-35. The final result isn't all that surprising considering the Generals' considerable advantage in MaxPreps' Texas basketball rankings (they are ranked 538th, while the Mustangs are ranked 1109th).
Meanwhile, Spring took their contest on Tuesday with ease, bagging a 61-33 win over Eisenhower. The Lions pushed the score to 44-24 by the end of the third, a deficit the Eagles had little chance of recovering from.
Spring's win came from a few key players that MacArthur will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Jaylan Tran, who posted 14 points and three steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Ryan Walker, who went 5-for-11 on his way to 13 points and five boards.
Spring smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 16 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in 24 consecutive games.
MacArthur's victory bumped their record up to 13-14. As for Spring, their win bumped their record up to 16-12.
MacArthur came up short against Spring when the teams last played on January 7th, falling 45-41. Will the Generals have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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