Basketball Game Preview: Fort Wayne Northrop Bruins vs. Carroll Chargers

The Fort Wayne Northrop Bruins will challenge the Carroll Chargers at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

Last Tuesday, it was close, but Fort Wayne Northrop sidestepped Fort Wayne Concordia Lutheran for a 44-42 win.

James Browning

Rebounds

12/03/24 vs New Haven	11
02/11/25 @ Fort Wayne Concordia Lutheran	10
12/20/24 @ Fort Wayne South Side	10
12/10/24 vs East Noble	8
02/03/25 vs Woodlan	7
+ 12 more games

Fort Wayne Northrop got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was James Browning out in front who dropped a double-double with 14 points and ten boards. Browning has become a key player for Fort Wayne Northrop: the team is undefeated when he posts at least ten rebounds, but 4-10 otherwise. Donlaray Reese was another key player, putting up 13 points and three steals.

Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Carroll, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Thursday. They enjoyed a cozy 70-55 win over Fort Wayne North Side on Tuesday.

Carroll's victory bumped their record up to 8-12. As for Fort Wayne Northrop, their win bumped their record up to 7-10.

Fort Wayne Northrop suffered a grim 68-45 defeat to Carroll when the teams last played back in February of 2024. Will Fort Wayne Northrop have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.