The Northwestern Tigers will face off against the Tipton Blue Devils at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
Last Saturday, Northwestern was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 46-42 to Clinton Prairie.
Meanwhile, Tipton waltzed into their game on Tuesday with five straight wins... but they left with six. They blew past the Apaches 71-36. That looming 71-36 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Blue Devils yet this season.
Northwestern better keep an eye on Grady Carpenter. He was instrumental in Tipton's win, almost dropping a double-double on 23 points and nine rebounds. The match was Carpenter's seventh in a row with at least ten points. Another player making a difference was Sam Quigley, who went 5 of 9 en route to 13 points along with seven rebounds and five assists.
Tipton was working as a unit and finished the game with 16 assists. That's the most assists they've managed all season.
Tipton pushed their record up to 8-2 with the victory, which was their fifth straight on the road. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 65.4 points per game. As for Northwestern, their defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 6-4.
Northwestern was dealt a bruising 84-54 loss at the hands of Tipton in their previous matchup back in January of 2024. Will Northwestern have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
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