MacArthur is on a 12-game streak of home wins (dating back to last season), while Springfield is on a four-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The Generals will face off against the Senators at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. That contest will pit two of the most dominant guards against one another: Lexi Meyer and Abigail Malit.
On Saturday, MacArthur came up short against Lincoln and fell 46-39.
Meanwhile, Springfield humbled Rochester with a 65-28 victory. Given the Senators' advantage in MaxPreps' Illinois basketball rankings (they are ranked 86th, while the Rockets are ranked 264th) , the win on Saturday wasn't entirely unexpected.
MacArthur better keep an eye on Malorie Harris. She was instrumental in Springfield's win, going 5-for-7 en route to 14 points and three steals. Harris is also on a roll when it comes to shooting accuracy, as she's posted one of at least 57% in the last six games she's played. Another player making a difference was Chloe Scheffler, who posted six points and five boards.
Springfield was working as a unit and finished the game with 16 assists. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Rochester only racked up eight.
Springfield's victory bumped their record up to 20-8. As for MacArthur, their loss dropped their record down to 22-6.
MacArthur might still be hurting after the 73-52 defeat they got from Springfield when the teams last played back in December of 2024. Will the Generals have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other basketball content.
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