Basketball Recap: Muncie Central's Win Ends 16-Game Losing Streak on the Road
By Team Reports
Feb 3, 2025, 7:00pm
Basketball Recap: Muncie Central Bearcats vs. Muncie Burris Owls
Muncie Central's game last Tuesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Wednesday. They put the hurt on the Muncie Burris Owls with a sharp 58-36 victory. The win was some much needed relief for the Bearcats as it spelled an end to their nine-game losing streak.
Ja'Maria Jackson and Sydney Jackson certainly did their best on Wednesday to avoid the loss. Ja'Maria posted four points and eight boards, while Sydney earned 21 points in addition to six steals and four blocks. Sydney's evening made it three games in a row in which she has scored at least ten points.

Bearcats
01/29/25 @ Muncie Burris | 58-36 |
01/28/25 vs Kokomo | 32-60 |
01/23/25 vs Lapel | 30-60 |
01/21/25 @ Greenfield-Central | 18-61 |
01/18/25 @ Connersville | 25-41 |
Muncie Central's victory ended a 16-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 8-14. As for Muncie Burris, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost 11 of their last 13 matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-16 record this season.
Muncie Central will challenge Anderson at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Muncie Central has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games. As for Muncie Burris, they wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next game, a 54-49 win against Cowan on the 30th.
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