Basketball Recap: Make It Two in a Row for Tri

Eli Murphy

Field Goal Percentage

11/29/25 vs Southwestern	100%
11/26/25 @ Knightstown	50%
03/05/25 vs Edinburgh	67%
02/25/25 vs Hagerstown	67%
02/22/25 @ Randolph Southern	60%
02/21/25 vs Centerville	50%

If Southwestern wanted to avenge their loss from the last time they played Tri, they should've done a better job of containing Eli Murphy. The Titans claimed a resounding 70-39 victory over the Spartans thanks in part to Murphy, who made all 5 shots he took for 12 points in addition to eight assists and eight steals. He is also on a roll when it comes to shooting accuracy, as he's posted one of at least 50% in the last six games he's played dating back to last season.

Tri has started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it. Those wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 61.5 points this season. As for Southwestern, they are on a five-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-2.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Tri will head out to take on Blue River Valley at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Southwestern, they will venture away from home to face off against Triton Central at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday.