The Mishawaka Marian Knights will look to defend their home court on Saturday against the South Bend Career Academy Trailblazers at 1:00 p.m. Mishawaka Marian has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games.
Mishawaka Marian scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Thursday. They blew past South Bend Clay 76-42 at home. With that win, Mishawaka Marian brought their scoring average up to 51.2 points per game.
Zion Rhoades and William Owens were among the main playmakers for Mishawaka Marian as the former scored 16 points along with eight rebounds and three steals and the latter scored 16 points along with six rebounds and four steals. Paxan Sullivan was another key contributor, scoring 11 points along with five assists and five rebounds.
Meanwhile, South Bend Career Academy's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Thursday after their third straight loss. They took a 59-51 hit to the loss column at the hands of Bethany Christian.
Mishawaka Marian's win bumped their record up to 5-8. As for South Bend Career Academy, they have been struggling recently, as they've lost five of their last six matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-9 record this season.
Everything came up roses for Mishawaka Marian against South Bend Career Academy in their previous meeting back in February of 2015 as the squad secured a 103-25 victory. With Mishawaka Marian ahead 48-17 at the half, the contest was all but over already.
