Basketball Recap: Make It 12 in a Row for Kosciusko

By Team Reports Jan 26, 2025, 7:46am

Basketball Recap: Kosciusko Whippets vs. Louisville Wildcats

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Kosciusko waltzed into their contest on Friday with 11 straight wins... but they left with 12. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Louisville Wildcats 71-43. The Whippets have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 14 matchups by 28 points or more this season.

Kosciusko's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Cory Guyton Jr, who went 6 for 15 en route to 15 points and three steals. Guyton Jr is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in the last five games he's played. Jaybre Pierce was another key player, going 6 of 9 on his way to 15 points and five assists.

Kosciusko pushed their record up to 20-3 with the victory, which was their fifth straight on the road. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 69.6 points per game. As for Louisville, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-10.

Kosciusko will head out to take on Caledonia at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Louisville, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Leake Central at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Leake Central knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 55 points or more in their past 21 games -- so hopefully Louisville likes a good challenge.

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