Basketball Recap: MCC Gets the Win

Zayd Ibrahim

Steals

01/08/26 @ Islamic Foundation	8
12/15/25 @ College Prep of America	5
12/12/25 @ Universal	4
12/01/25 @ Wolcott College Prep	4
12/26/25 @ Maine East	2
+ 3 more games

MCC won the last time they faced Islamic Foundation and Zayd Ibrahim did his part to make sure it happened again. The Crescents took their contest on Thursday with ease, bagging a 64-26 victory over the Chargers thanks in part to Ibrahim, who shot 53% from the field on his way to 19 points along with eight steals and seven rebounds. He is becoming a predictor of MCC's success: when he posts at least three steals the team is undefeated (and 2-4 when he doesn't).

Ahmad Hashmi was another key player, going 5-for-6 en route to 10 points in addition to seven boards and five assists. He is also on a roll when it comes to shooting accuracy, as he's posted one of at least 56% in the last three games he's played.

MCC's record now sits at 6-4. As for Islamic Foundation, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-5.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. MCC will look to takes advantage of their home court for the first time this season as they takes on Hinsdale Adventist Academy at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Islamic Foundation, they will venture away from home to square off against College Prep of America at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Chargers will be up against the Thunder's rather soft defense (which has allowed 64 points per matchup), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.