MacArthur was the 58-51 winner over Lincoln when they last played one another back in December of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The Generals took a 46-39 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Railsplitters on Saturday.

Lexi Meyer
| 02/07/26 @ Lincoln | 17 |
| 02/05/26 @ Rochester | 19 |
| 02/04/26 vs Champaign Central | 19 |
| 01/30/26 @ Springfield Southeast | 22 |
| 01/28/26 @ Mt. Zion | 15 |
| + 23 more games |
When it comes to explaining why MacArthur lost, don't look at Lexi Meyer. Despite the final result, she posted 17 points and six rebounds. With that strong performance, Meyer is now averaging an impressive 15 points per game. Another player making a difference was Khylee Carson, who put up seven points.
MacArthur's loss dropped their record down to 22-6. As for Lincoln, they pushed their record up to 19-8 with the victory, which was their fourth straight at home.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. MacArthur will face off against Springfield at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. That game will pit two of the most dominant guards against one another: Meyer and Abigail Malit. As for Lincoln, they will square off against Macomb at 7:00 p.m. on Monday.
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