Basketball Game Preview: Indianapolis Metropolitan Pumas vs. Indiana Math & Science Academy North Knights

By Team Reports Feb 15, 2025, 2:48am

Basketball Preview: Indianapolis Metropolitan Pumas vs. Indiana Math & Science Academy North Knights

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Indianapolis Metropolitan has gone 9-1 against Indiana Math & Science Academy North recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Saturday. The Indianapolis Metropolitan Pumas will square off against the Indiana Math & Science Academy North Knights at 10:00 a.m. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, the two teams will really light up the scoreboard.

Indianapolis Metropolitan is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They claimed a resounding 93-14 victory over Central Christian Academy. The Pumas have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won nine matchups by 23 points or more this season.

Jaedyn Robinson

Field Goal Percentage

02/13/25 vs Central Christian Academy75%
02/11/25 vs Hamilton Southeastern22%
02/06/25 vs Eminence45%
01/31/25 vs Greenwood Christian Academy18%
01/29/25 vs Rooted School60%
+ 18 more games

Indianapolis Metropolitan got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Jaedyn Robinson out in front who went 6-for-8 on his way to 18 points and four steals. What's more, Robinson also posted a 75% field goal percentage, which is the highest he's achieved since back in February of 2024. Another player making a difference was Kwame Hawkins, who went 8-for-9 to rack up 17 points along with five boards and three steals.

Indianapolis Metropolitan was working as a unit and finished the game with 23 assists. That's the most assists they've managed all season.

Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Indiana Math & Science Academy North, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Tuesday. They came out on top against Irvington Preparatory Academy by a score of 62-52 on Thursday. The Knights pushed the score to 50-27 by the end of the third, a deficit Irvington Preparatory Academy cut but never quite recovered from.

Indianapolis Metropolitan better keep an eye on Xzavion Collins. He was instrumental in Indiana Math & Science Academy North's win, going 9-for-15 en route to 24 points and five assists. Collins is also on a roll when it comes to shooting accuracy, as he's posted one of at least 50% in the last three games he's played. Roniel Tibe was another key player, putting up 13 points in addition to five rebounds and three steals.

Indiana Math & Science Academy North's victory bumped their record up to 13-7. As for Indianapolis Metropolitan, their win bumped their record up to 15-7.

Rebounding is likely to be a big factor in this contest: Indianapolis Metropolitan has been crashing the boards this season, having averaged 29.8 boards per game. However, it's not like Indiana Math & Science Academy North struggles in that department as they've been averaging 26.8 rebounds. With both teams battling to corral missed shots, we'll see if one team can grab an edge.

Everything came up roses for Indianapolis Metropolitan against Indiana Math & Science Academy North in their previous matchup back in December of 2024, as the team secured a 73-39 victory. Will Indianapolis Metropolitan repeat their success, or does Indiana Math & Science Academy North have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.

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