After flying high against Hinckley-Finlayson last Friday, McGregor came back down to earth. The McGregor Mercuries fell just short of the South Ridge Panthers by a score of 65-63 on Friday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Mercuries have suffered since December 2, 2024.
McGregor has traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last eight contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-13 record this season. As for South Ridge, they are on a roll lately: they've won nine of their last 12 matches, which provided a nice bump to their 12-7 record this season.
Looking ahead, McGregor is taking a road trip to take on Carlton/Wrenshall at 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday. McGregor is facing Carlton/Wrenshall at the right time seeing as Carlton/Wrenshall is stuck on a nine-game losing streak. As for South Ridge, they will face off against Greenway at 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday. One thing working in South Ridge's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last eight games.
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