Basketball Recap: Xzavion Collins' Big Game Can't Quite Lead Indiana Math & Science Academy North over KIPP Legacy

Indiana Math & Science Academy North was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They were four points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 73-69 heartbreaker at the hands of the KIPP Legacy Lions. The match was a 35-35 toss-up at halftime, but the Knights couldn't quite close it out.

Xzavion Collins

Steals

02/28/25 vs KIPP Legacy	6
02/21/25 vs Providence Cristo Rey	3
02/15/25 vs Indianapolis Metropolitan	3
02/13/25 vs Irvington Preparatory Academy	2
02/08/25 vs Tindley	3
+ 12 more games

Indiana Math & Science Academy North's loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Xzavion Collins, who went 5-for-9 on his way to 14 points in addition to seven rebounds and six steals. That's the most steals Collins has posted since back in December of 2024. Spencer Turner was another key player, shooting 50% from the field en route to 14 points along with seven assists and seven boards.

Even though they lost, Indiana Math & Science Academy North was working as a unit and finished the game with 22 assists. They racked up 11 more assists than KIPP Legacy's also-impressive total of 11.

KIPP Legacy's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Shalon Robinson led the charge by putting up 18 points in addition to seven rebounds and six assists. Robinson is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in each of the last six games he's played. Another player making a difference was Jahmere Evans, who went 8-for-15 to rack up 18 points along with five boards and four steals.

Indiana Math & Science Academy North's defeat dropped their record down to 13-10. As for KIPP Legacy, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 16-7 record this season.

Indiana Math & Science Academy North and KIPP Legacy are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. Indiana Math & Science Academy North will challenge 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. As for KIPP Legacy, they will face off against Irvington Preparatory Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. KIPP Legacy knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 55 points or more in their past seven games -- so hopefully Irvington Preparatory Academy likes a good challenge.