South Bend St. Joseph won the last time they faced Mishawaka Marian and things went their way on Friday too. The South Bend St. Joseph Huskies narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Mishawaka Marian Knights 57-54. Given the Huskies' advantage in MaxPreps' Indiana basketball rankings (they are ranked 16th, while the Knights are ranked 96th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Nick Shrewsberry
| 02/14/25 @ Mishawaka Marian | 70% |
| 02/08/25 @ Chicago Mt. Carmel | 36% |
| 02/06/25 vs South Bend Adams | 42% |
| 02/04/25 @ Culver Academies | 0% |
| 01/31/25 vs Elkhart | 50% |
| + 15 more games |
South Bend St. Joseph's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Nick Shrewsberry led the charge by going 7-for-10 en route to 20 points. Thanks to that strong game, Shrewsberry now owns an excellent 45.1% field goal percentage. Another player making a difference was Ethan Roseman, who posted ten points and six assists.
Mishawaka Marian's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of William Owens, who dropped a double-double with 20 points and 12 rebounds, and Prescott Horvath, who went 8-for-9 on his way to 16 points and five boards. That's the most boards Owens has posted since back in February of 2024. Paxan Sullivan was another key player, putting up 12 points along with eight rebounds and three steals.
South Bend St. Joseph's record now sits at 17-3. As for Mishawaka Marian, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups, which has put a noticeable dent in their 12-9 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. South Bend St. Joseph will face off against New Prairie at 7:30 p.m. on February 21st. As for Mishawaka Marian, they will take on South Bend Adams at 7:30 p.m. on February 21st.
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