Basketball Recap: Indiana School for the Deaf Finds Playoff Glory Versus MTI School of Knowledge

It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Indiana School for the Deaf had no problem doing just that on Tuesday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat MTI School of Knowledge 70-15. The Deaf Hoosiers have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won nine matchups by 21 points or more this season.

Tiana Starayev continued her habit of posting crazy stat lines, dropping a triple-double on 30 points, ten assists, and 12 steals. Starayev is crushing it when it comes to steals: she's grabbed at least two every time she's taken the court this season. Leokadia Saunders was another key player, going 5 for 12 on her way to 15 points along with six rebounds and three steals.

Indiana School for the Deaf smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 13 offensive rebounds in four consecutive games.

Indiana School for the Deaf is on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six contests, which provided a massive bump to their 12-10 record this season. Those victories came thanks to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 26.0 points per game. As for MTI School of Knowledge, they are on a 12-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-15.

Indiana School for the Deaf and MTI School of Knowledge are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. Indiana School for the Deaf will square off against Purdue Broad Ripple at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Indiana School for the Deaf has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last four games. As for MTI School of Knowledge, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Phalen Leadership Academy at 6:00 p.m. on February 12th. MTI School of Knowledge is facing Phalen Leadership Academy at the right time seeing as Phalen Leadership Academy is stuck on a ten-game losing streak.