The KIPP Legacy Lions came tearing into Saturday's matchup with four straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 8.5 points) and they left with even more momentum. They came out on top against Indiana Math & Science Academy North by a score of 59-49. That's another feather in the cap for KIPP Legacy, who also won these teams' last head-to-head.
KIPP Legacy found their leader in underclassman Nick Mapp, who dropped a double-double on 29 points and ten rebounds. That makes it five consecutive games in which Mapp has scored at least a third of KIPP Legacy's points. Another player making a difference was Se'Maj Moore, who scored 14 points along with three steals.
Despite the defeat, Indiana Math & Science Academy North had strong showings from Jeremiah Nuckols, who dropped a double-double on 13 points and ten rebounds, and Jasaum Sowell, who scored 18 points along with five rebounds. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Nuckols has scored all season. The team also got some help courtesy of Jeremiah Oliver, who scored nine points along with six assists and two steals.
KIPP Legacy's victory bumped their record up to 9-10. As for Indiana Math & Science Academy North, their loss was their fifth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 5-16.
KIPP Legacy will take on Thrival Indy Academy at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday. Hopefully KIPP Legacy focused on turnovers this week since the team gave up 20 on Saturday. As for Indiana Math & Science Academy North, they will be playing at home against International at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Hopefully Indiana Math & Science Academy North focused on turnovers this week since the team gave up 23 on Saturday.
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