Basketball Game Preview: Triton Central Tigers vs. University Trailblazers

Two dominant guards in Eli Sego and Max McComb are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. The Triton Central Tigers will face off against the University Trailblazers at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Each of these teams will be battling to keep a four-game winning streak alive.

Triton Central is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Saturday. They came out on top against Indianapolis Scecina Memorial by a score of 37-30. The game was the first time the Tigers have beaten the Crusaders on their court since January 29, 2021.

Eli Sego

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03/08/25 vs Indianapolis Scecina Memorial	7
03/07/25 vs Christel House	2
03/04/25 vs Heritage Christian	2
02/28/25 @ Speedway	2
02/21/25 @ Beech Grove	1
+ 11 more games

Triton Central relied on the efforts of Sego, who went 5-for-12 en route to 14 points in addition to seven rebounds and three steals, and Silas Blair, who shot 71% from the field to rack up 10 points and five boards. That's the most rebounds Sego has posted since back in December of 2024. Cael Butler was another key player, putting up six points.

Meanwhile, University didn't have too much trouble with Indianapolis Cardinal Ritter on Saturday as they won 58-43.

Triton Central better keep an eye on McComb. He was instrumental in University's win, shooting 45% from the field on his way to 15 points along with five boards and three blocks. McComb is on a roll when it comes to shooting accuracy, as he's posted one of at least 45% in the last four games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Faisal Mohamud, who put up 11 points and five assists.

Triton Central's victory bumped their record up to 16-9. As for University, their win bumped their record up to 17-9.

Saturday's game is shaping up to be a masterclass in shooting: Triton Central has been dynamite from deep this season, having made 35.4% of their three-pointers per game. However, it's not like University struggles in that department as they've made 34.2% of their three-pointers this season. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out.

Triton Central came up short against University in their previous meeting back in March of 2022, falling 56-49. Can Triton Central avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.