Generals
| 02/08/25 @ Rochester | 48-38 |
| 02/04/25 @ Champaign Central | 67-37 |
| 02/01/25 @ Jacksonville | 67-23 |
| 01/29/25 vs Mt. Zion | 64-43 |
| 01/27/25 @ Decatur Eisenhower | 82-27 |
| + 3 more games |
MacArthur came tearing into Saturday's match with seven straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 27.1 points) and they left with even more momentum. They came out on top against the Rochester Rockets by a score of 48-38. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 53-44 back in January.
MacArthur's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Iyshonti Ayres, who posted 11 points. Zahnya Gibbs was another key player, putting up 13 points.
Despite the loss, Rochester saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Cami Tinder went 5 of 9 to rack up 11 points and five rebounds. That's the most boards Tinder has posted since back in December of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Delaney Farris, who put up eight points in addition to seven rebounds and three steals.
MacArthur's win was their sixth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 21-6. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 61.0 points over those games. As for Rochester, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost eight of their last nine contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-20 record this season.
Looking ahead, MacArthur will look to defend their home court on Tuesday against Springfield Southeast at 7:00 p.m. MacArthur is facing Springfield Southeast at the right time seeing as Springfield Southeast is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Rochester, they will venture away from home to face off against Edwardsville at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Edwardsville knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 55 points or more in their past three games -- so hopefully Rochester likes a good challenge.
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