Cardinals Pick Up Key Win Over State Fair
Cardinals Secure Convincing 84-60 Win Over State Fair Community College
On February 1, 2025, the Mineral Area College Cardinals defeating State Fair Community College 84-60 to pick up a key win at home.
From the opening tip, Mineral Area took control, outpacing State Fair both offensively and defensively. The first half saw the Cardinals leading 34-28, and they extended that lead significantly in the second half with a powerful 50-point performance. State Fair struggled to keep up with the fast-paced, high-scoring offense of the Cardinals.
Balanced Scoring Attack for the Cardinals
The game was marked by a balanced scoring attack for the Cardinals, with multiple players contributing across the board. Leading the charge was Preston Turner, who finished with a game-high 20 points, hitting 6-of-14 from the field and 5-of-5 from the free-throw line. Turner's performance was a key factor in the Cardinals' success, as he also contributed 4 rebounds and 5 assists, showing his versatility.
Joseph Scott added 15 points, leading the way for the guards with his sharp shooting (5-of-11 from the field) and strong rebounding effort, pulling down 7 boards. Jordyn Richard also had a solid game, contributing 12 points and 3 rebounds, including two 3-pointers, and Jordan Logan chipped in 5 points and 3 rebounds.
Off the bench, Marcelous Phillips delivered a standout performance, scoring 17 points on an efficient 6-of-7 shooting. Phillips also grabbed 2 rebounds, helping the Cardinals maintain their commanding lead in the second half.
Key Stats and Team Performance
Mineral Area shot 50% from the field, including 46.7% from beyond the arc, a reflection of their efficient shooting night. In contrast, State Fair struggled with their perimeter shooting, going 3-of-15 from three-point range (20%). The Cardinals also dominated the rebounding battle, out-rebounding State Fair 39-30, which helped them limit second-chance opportunities and control the pace of the game.
With the win, MAC improved to 14-9 overall and 3-4 in Region 16. The Cardinals will return to action on Wednesday, February 5 for a 7pm tip against St. Louis CC.