While Nova didn't have the best season last year (they finished 4-18), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They slipped by the McArthur Mustangs 50-49 on Monday. This was payback for the Titans, who suffered a 50-48 loss the last time these two teams met.
When it comes to explaining why McArthur lost, don't look at Jordan Noel. Despite the final result, he posted 15 points in addition to seven rebounds and three blocks. Noel is on a roll when it comes to blocks, as he's now posted two or more in the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Carson Burgs, who had nine points and three steals.
Nova's victory bumped their record up to 6-2. As for McArthur, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five games, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-5 record this season.
Nova didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 56-52 win against Northeast on the 11th. As for McArthur, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next matchup, a 65-34 defeat against Boyd Anderson on the 11th.
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