Basketball Game Preview: Indiana Math & Science Academy North Knights vs. Irvington Preparatory Academy

The Indiana Math & Science Academy North Knights will challenge Irvington Preparatory Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.

Indiana Math & Science Academy North is headed into Thursday's game hungry for a win as their strong season has now been derailed by two straight losses. They were dealt an 80-43 defeat at the hands of Hauser on Tuesday. The Knights were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 49-27.

Giovani Abel

Steals

02/11/25 @ Hauser	2
02/06/25 vs Traders Point Christian	5
02/04/25 vs Indiana School for the Deaf	4
01/31/25 vs GEO Next Generation	2
01/28/25 @ MTI School of Knowledge	3

Even though the team lost, they still had their share of impressive performances. One of the best came from Giovani Abel, who posted 11 points. He is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in the last five games he's played. Xzavion Collins was another key player, putting up eight points.

Meanwhile, Irvington Preparatory Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They were beaten by Greenwood Christian Academy 65-25. The match marked Irvington Preparatory Academy's lowest-scoring contest so far this season.

Indiana Math & Science Academy North will have to contain Kase Johnson as he made an impact in Irvington Preparatory Academy's last game. He had six points and eight boards. Another player making a difference was RJ Starks, who scored six points.

Indiana Math & Science Academy North's defeat dropped their record down to 12-7. As for Irvington Preparatory Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 7-16.

Indiana Math & Science Academy North beat Irvington Preparatory Academy 55-45 in their previous matchup back in December of 2024. Will Indiana Math & Science Academy North repeat their success, or does Irvington Preparatory Academy have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.