Basketball Game Preview: Indianapolis Crispus Attucks Tigers vs. Warren Central Warriors

Indianapolis Crispus Attucks is 0-7 against Warren Central since December of 2018 but things could change on Wednesday. The Indianapolis Crispus Attucks Tigers will look to defend their home court against the Warren Central Warriors at 7:30 p.m. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, the two teams will really light up the scoreboard.

Last Saturday, Indianapolis Crispus Attucks came up short against Bowsher and fell 65-55. While losing is never fun, the Tigers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' basketball rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 273rd in Indiana, while the BlueRacers are ranked 118th in Ohio).

Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Warren Central, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Saturday. They took their game on Monday with ease, bagging a 65-36 win over Anderson. The Warriors have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won six matches by 22 points or more this season.

Indianapolis Crispus Attucks better keep an eye on Denell Jacobs. She was instrumental in Warren Central's win, going 7 of 10 on her way to 21 points and three steals. Jacobs is crushing it when it comes to steals: she's grabbed at least two every time she's taken the court this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Jada Frieson, who posted 12 points and six rebounds.

Warren Central smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive boards. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their offensive rebound total in three consecutive contests.

Warren Central is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four games, which provided a nice bump to their 9-5 record this season. As for Indianapolis Crispus Attucks, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-8.

Indianapolis Crispus Attucks was taken down by Warren Central 74-14 when the teams last played back in December of 2023. Will Indianapolis Crispus Attucks have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.