MCC has gone a perfect 4-0 against Universal recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Friday. The Crescents will face off against the Stars at 6:30 p.m.
MCC is headed into the contest out to prove that what happened against North Shore Country Day on Friday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. The Crescents took a blow against the Raiders, falling 67-39. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Crescents have suffered since November 29, 2024.
Zayd Ibrahim
| 12/05/25 @ North Shore Country Day | 50% |
| 12/01/25 @ Wolcott College Prep | 56% |
| 02/26/25 @ Rochelle Zell Jewish | 58% |
| 02/24/25 @ Beacon Academy | 45% |
| 02/13/25 @ Unity Christian Academy | 50% |
| + 4 more games |
Despite their loss, MCC saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Zayd Ibrahim, who shot 50% from the field to rack up 11 points, was perhaps the best of all. Ibrahim is on a roll when it comes to field goal percentage, as he's posted one of at least 45% in the last nine games he's played dating back to last season. The team also got some help courtesy of Ahmad Hashmi, who posted five points and four steals.
Meanwhile, Universal put another one in the bag on Monday to keep their perfect season alive. They blew past Hinsdale Adventist Academy 84-37. The game marked the Stars' most dominant victory of the season so far.
MCC's defeat dropped their record down to 1-1. As for Universal, their win bumped their record up to 5-0.
Everything came up roses for MCC against Universal when the teams last played back in January, as the squad secured a 66-36 victory. Will the Crescents repeat their success, or do the Stars have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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