It's hard to turn regular season success into postseason wins, a fact Indianapolis Lutheran can now relate to. They lost to the Hauser Jets on the road by a 70-52 margin on Saturday. While losing is never fun, the Saints can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Indiana basketball rankings (they are ranked 255th, while the Jets are ranked 83rd).
When it comes to explaining why Indianapolis Lutheran lost, don't look at Lj Ward. Despite the final result, he posted 15 points and four steals. What's more, Ward posted two blocks, the most he's had since back in February of 2024. Another player making a difference was TJ Clark, who scored 11 points.
Hauser's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Stryker Gill, who dropped a triple-double with 13 points, ten boards, and ten assists. Gill 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. Taeshaun Tungate was another key player, almost dropping a double-double with 12 points and nine rebounds.
Indianapolis Lutheran's loss dropped their record down to 8-16. As for Hauser, the victory was the 11th in a row for them, bringing their record up to 24-3.
Indianapolis Lutheran does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Hauser, they have already played their next matchup, a 69-67 defeat against Orleans on the 22nd.
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