McDonogh took a 20-point loss the last time they faced off against Mount St. Joseph, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Eagles came out on top in a nail-biter against the Gaels on Sunday, sneaking past 60-58. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Eagles have posted since January 18th.
Robert Moore
| 12/05/25 @ Our Lady of Mount Carmel | 12 |
| 12/13/25 @ Concordia Prep | 12 |
| 12/19/25 vs Calvert Hall | 13 |
| 12/15/25 @ Pallotti | 15 |
| 12/21/25 vs Mount St. Joseph | 19 |
McDonogh found their leader in sophomore Robert Moore, who went 6-for-14 to rack up 19 points along with eight rebounds and three steals. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Moore has scored all season. The team also got some help courtesy of Chris Rhodes, who posted nine points and three steals.
McDonogh now has a winning record of 5-4. As for Mount St. Joseph, their defeat ended a seven-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 9-3.
Looking ahead, McDonogh won't have much time to rest: their next matchup is against Loyola Blakefield at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. The Eagles will be up against the Dons' rather soft defense (which has allowed 61.42 points per game), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. Mount St. Joseph will take on Archbishop Spalding in a holiday battle at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Gaels will be up against the Cavaliers' rather soft defense (which has allowed 61.36 points per contest), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.
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