Basketball Recap: KIPP Legacy Picks Up Fifth Consecutive Win

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Previous 5 Games

02/28/25 @ Indiana Math & Science Academy North	73-69
02/25/25 @ MTI School of Knowledge	69-29
02/20/25 @ Victory College Prep	74-40
02/17/25 vs Herron	66-41
02/14/25 vs Traders Point Christian	72-52

KIPP Legacy had already won four in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 29.8 points) and they went ahead and made it five on Friday. They came within four points of losing the streak, but they secured a 73-69 W against the Indiana Math & Science Academy North Knights. The score was all tied up 35-35 at the break, but the Lions were the better team in the second half.

Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead KIPP Legacy to victory, but perhaps none more so than Shalon Robinson, who posted 18 points along with seven rebounds and six assists. Robinson has been hot, having also posted two or more steals the last six times he's played. Another player making a difference was Jahmere Evans, who went 8-for-15 on his way to 18 points in addition to five boards and four steals.

KIPP Legacy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in three consecutive contests.

Several Knights players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Xzavion Collins, who shot 56% from the field en route to 14 points along with seven rebounds and six steals. That's the most steals Collins has posted since back in December of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Spencer Turner, who went 6-for-12 to rack up 14 points in addition to seven assists and seven boards.

KIPP Legacy's win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 16-7. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 72.0 points over those games. As for Indiana Math & Science Academy North, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 13-10.

KIPP Legacy and Indiana Math & Science Academy North are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. KIPP Legacy will face off against Irvington Preparatory Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. KIPP Legacy has given up an average of 58.1 points per game this season, so hopefully the team got some defensive drills in this week. As for Indiana Math & Science Academy North, they will square off against Tindley at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Indiana Math & Science Academy North is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 52.5 points per game this season.