Two dominant guards in Ciara Sejour and Janiya Joassin are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. The McArthur Mustangs will host the Piper Bengals at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. McArthur will be strutting in after a win while Piper will be coming in after a loss.
Last Tuesday, everything went McArthur's way against West Broward as McArthur made off with a 47-22 victory. The Mustangs have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won seven matches by 22 points or more this season.
McArthur's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Christina Casseus, who went 6 of 14 on her way to 17 points in addition to five rebounds and three steals. Casseus is trending in the right direction considering she's improved her point production for three straight games. Another player making a difference was Amor Johnson, who posted eight points and seven steals.
McArthur smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 18 offensive boards. That's the most offensive rebounds they've posted since back in November of 2023.
Meanwhile, Piper was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They were beaten by Cardinal Gibbons 70-29. The Bengals were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 39-10.
Piper's loss dropped their record down to 7-7. As for McArthur, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 11-5.
Everything came up roses for McArthur against Piper when the teams last played back in January of 2024, as the squad secured a 66-30 victory. Will McArthur repeat their success, or does Piper have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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