Mendon Unity managed to slip by Illini West the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Mustangs were dealt a 65-37 loss at the hands of the Chargers on Tuesday. While losing is never fun, the Mustangs can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois basketball rankings (they are ranked 357th, while the Chargers are ranked 122nd).
Wesley Robertson produced another solid performance going 8-for-14 to rack up 18 points and seven boards for Illini West. Robertson's evening made it three games in a row in which he has scored at least 18 points. Ethan Carlisle was another key player, shooting 63% from the field on his way to 12 points and four steals.
Mendon Unity has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-6 record this season. As for Illini West, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won ten of their last 11 games. That's provided a nice bump to their 15-4 record this season.
Coincidentally, Mendon Unity and Illini West will both be playing Augusta Southeastern the next time they take the court. The Chargers will head out to face the Suns at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, while the Mustangs will head out to face them at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday.
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