Season Matchups
Every opponent Malcolm X Shabazz faced in a given season since 2020-21, with the head-to-head record, scoring margins and the results that defined the year.
Season
29-1
2025-26 record
24
Distinct opponents
23.3
Avg scoring margin
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Head coach
Biggest win
89-33
at Belleville
Jan 27, 2026 · Regular season
Toughest loss
43-67
at Seton Hall Prep 2025-2026 Boys Basketball - Essex County Tournament, Semifinal Round
Feb 14, 2026 · Regular season
Closest game
48-45
at Arts Newark Public Schools Holiday Tournament, Final Round
Dec 30, 2025 · Regular season
Highest scoring
95-72
vs Arts
Mar 7, 2026 · Playoffs
Opponent Breakdown
| Opponent | Meetings | Record | PF | PA | Avg margin | Most recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belleville | 2 | 2-0 | 175 | 66 | 54.5 | W 89-33 · Jan 27, 2026 |
| Cedar Grove | 2 | 2-0 | 151 | 101 | 25.0 | W 60-40 · Feb 5, 2026 |
| Montclair Kimberley | 2 | 2-0 | 129 | 115 | 7.0 | W 55-51 · Feb 18, 2026 |
| Newark Academy | 2 | 2-0 | 136 | 79 | 28.5 | W 60-39 · Feb 12, 2026 |
| Verona | 2 | 2-0 | 122 | 82 | 20.0 | W 70-50 · Jan 22, 2026 |
| West Caldwell Tech | 2 | 2-0 | 165 | 93 | 36.0 | W 75-38 · Feb 3, 2026 |
| Arts | 1 | 1-0 | 95 | 72 | 23.0 | W 95-72 · Mar 7, 2026 |
| Arts Newark Public Schools Holiday Tournament, Final Round | 1 | 1-0 | 48 | 45 | 3.0 | W 48-45 · Dec 30, 2025 |
| BelovED Charter | 1 | 1-0 | 80 | 35 | 45.0 | W 80-35 · Feb 27, 2026 |
| Bloomfield | 1 | 1-0 | 51 | 43 | 8.0 | W 51-43 · Jan 13, 2026 |
| Dickinson Stay Public Basketball Showcase | 1 | 1-0 | 82 | 41 | 41.0 | W 82-41 · Jan 11, 2026 |
| East Orange 2025-2026 Boys Basketball - Essex County Tournament, Quarterfinal Round | 1 | 1-0 | 79 | 66 | 13.0 | W 79-66 · Feb 7, 2026 |
| Marion P. Thomas Charter | 1 | 1-0 | 87 | 48 | 39.0 | W 87-48 · Dec 8, 2025 |
| Montclair 2025-2026 Boys Basketball - Essex County Tournament, First Round | 1 | 1-0 | 82 | 75 | 7.0 | W 82-75 · Jan 31, 2026 |
| Newark East Side Newark Public Schools Holiday Tournament, Semifinal Round | 1 | 1-0 | 43 | 36 | 7.0 | W 43-36 · Dec 29, 2025 |
| Newark Global Studies | 1 | 1-0 | 79 | 44 | 35.0 | W 79-44 · Mar 2, 2026 |
| Newark Tech | 1 | 1-0 | 72 | 60 | 12.0 | W 72-60 · Mar 4, 2026 |
| Nutley | 1 | 1-0 | 83 | 46 | 37.0 | W 83-46 · Dec 22, 2025 |
| Science Park | 1 | 1-0 | 78 | 42 | 36.0 | W 78-42 · Jan 10, 2026 |
| Science Park Newark Public Schools Holiday Tournament, Quarterfinal Round | 1 | 1-0 | 57 | 21 | 36.0 | W 57-21 · Dec 27, 2025 |
| Seton Hall Prep 2025-2026 Boys Basketball - Essex County Tournament, Semifinal Round | 1 | 0-1 | 43 | 67 | -24.0 | L 43-67 · Feb 14, 2026 |
| Thrive Charter | 1 | 1-0 | 51 | 48 | 3.0 | W 51-48 · Mar 15, 2026 |
| Trenton | 1 | 1-0 | 73 | 55 | 18.0 | W 73-55 · Feb 1, 2026 |
| Waldwick | 1 | 1-0 | 63 | 46 | 17.0 | W 63-46 · Mar 11, 2026 |
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