Basketball Preview: Itawamba Agricultural Indians vs. Ingomar Falcons
After starting their season with two straight games on the road, Itawamba Agricultural is finally coming home. They will host the Ingomar Falcons at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Last Tuesday, Itawamba Agricultural came up short against Saltillo and fell 44-37. The Indians haven't had much luck with the Tigers recently, as the team's come up short the last three times they've met.
Meanwhile, Ingomar humbled Tishomingo County with a 75-27 victory. The Falcons have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won three matches by 30 points or more this season.
Ingomar's win on Tuesday was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Olen Faulkner, who went 7 for 12 en route to 17 points plus two steals. Copper Ball was another key player, posting five points plus ten rebounds and six assists.
Ingomar smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 19 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in seven consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
Itawamba Agricultural's loss dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Ingomar, their record now sits at 3-1.
Things could have been worse for Itawamba Agricultural, but things could have been a whole lot better as they took a 79-64 loss to Ingomar in their previous matchup back in November of 2023. Will Itawamba Agricultural have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
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