Basketball Preview: Fort Wayne Bishop Luers Knights vs. Mississinewa Indians
Fort Wayne Bishop Luers is 9-0 against Mississinewa since February of 2016, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Saturday. The Fort Wayne Bishop Luers Knights will look to defend their home court against the Mississinewa Indians at 1:30 p.m. Fort Wayne Bishop Luers will be strutting in after a victory while Mississinewa will be coming in after a defeat.
Last Tuesday, Fort Wayne Bishop Luers didn't have too much breathing room in their matchup against Fort Wayne South Side, but they still walked away with a 54-49 win. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Knights.
Fort Wayne Bishop Luers' victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Reese Rhodehamel, who posted 16 points along with eight rebounds. Another player making a difference was Addison Warner, who went 5 for 12 en route to 12 points plus eight rebounds and two blocks.
Meanwhile, Mississinewa was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They were dealt a 61-24 defeat at the hands of Bluffton. The game marked the Indians' lowest-scoring match so far this season.
Mississinewa's loss dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Fort Wayne Bishop Luers, they now have a winning record of 2-1.
Everything came up roses for Fort Wayne Bishop Luers against Mississinewa in their previous meeting back in November of 2023, as the team secured a 67-38 win. Does Fort Wayne Bishop Luers have another victory up their sleeve, or will Mississinewa turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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