It was a proper cat-fight when Fleming duked it out with McClave on Saturday. The Wildcats came up short against the Cardinals, falling 65-43. The Wildcats have struggled against the Cardinals recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
Despite the defeat, Fleming saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Jaron Monroe posted nine points in addition to five rebounds and three steals. Those three steals set a new season-high mark for Monroe. Bentley Chavez also deserves some recognition as he posted his first assist of the season.
Tuff Kelley was a one-man wrecking crew For McClave. as he dropped a double-double with 22 points and 13 boards. Kelley is also on a roll when it comes to blocks, as he's now posted two or more in each of the last 17 games he's played dating back to last season. Mason Barr was another key player, putting up 12 points and six assists.
Fleming's loss dropped their record down to 0-4. As for McClave, they now have a winning record of 2-1.
Coming up, Fleming will be home for the holidays to greet Caliche at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for McClave, they will get to enjoy the win for a while: their next game is against Eads at 7:00 p.m. on January 9, 2026. This will be the Cardinals' first chance to prove their worth in the conference.
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