Basketball Recap: Wilson Makori Key Part of Team Effort in Tigers Win
By Team Reports
Mar 6, 2025, 7:05am
Basketball Recap: Tindley Tigers vs. Indiana Math & Science Academy North Knights
It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Tindley had no problem doing just that on Tuesday. They walked away with a 64-55 win over the Indiana Math & Science Academy North Knights. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 68-34 back in February.

Wilson Makori
03/04/25 vs Indiana Math & Science Academy North | 16 |
02/26/25 @ Indianapolis Metropolitan | 6 |
02/21/25 vs Purdue Broad Ripple | 6 |
02/18/25 vs Indianapolis Crispus Attucks | 2 |
02/11/25 @ Indianapolis Arsenal Technical | 3 |
+ 14 more games |
Tindley got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Wilson Makori out in front who went 6-for-9 en route to 16 points and eight rebounds. That's the most points Makori has posted since back in December of 2024. Henri Maye was another key player, dropping a double-double with ten points and 15 boards.
Tindley smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in three consecutive matchups.
Despite the loss, Indiana Math & Science Academy North still got an impressive performance from Xzavion Collins, who dropped a double-double with 20 points and 11 rebounds. Collins is becoming a predictor of Indiana Math & Science Academy North's success: when he posts at least 15 points the team is 5-2 (and 8-9 when he doesn't). The team also got some help courtesy of Jayden Patterson, who scored 15 points.
Tindley's win bumped their record up to 8-15. As for Indiana Math & Science Academy North, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 13-11.
Coming up, a feisty cat fight will be fought as Tindley Tigers take on Liberty Christian Lions at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Liberty Christian will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Tindley surely won't give up without a fight. Indiana Math & Science Academy North does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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