Basketball Recap: Wilson Makori Key Part of Team Effort in Tigers Win

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

Points

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.