Basketball Recap: Kokomo Skates Past Muncie Central with Ease

Wildkats

Margin (Wins)

11/14/24 vs Peru	46
11/06/24 vs Blackford	45
01/10/25 @ Logansport	42
01/27/25 @ Tipton	41
11/23/24 vs Fort Wayne South Side	40

Kokomo won the last time they faced Muncie Central and things went their way on Tuesday too. The Kokomo Wildkats simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Muncie Central Bearcats 60-32. The Wildkats have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won ten games by 21 points or more this season.

Kokomo's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Eliana Stewart, who posted eight points in addition to nine rebounds and seven steals. Stewart has been hot recently, having posted two or more steals the last four times she's played. Avi Pollard was another key player, going 6 of 13 on her way to 18 points.

Kokomo smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 21 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive boards they've managed all season.

Kokomo has been performing well recently as they've won six of their last eight contests, which provided a nice bump to their 16-7 record this season. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 57.0 points per game. As for Muncie Central, they are on a nine-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 7-14.

Kokomo and Muncie Central are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. Kokomo will get to enjoy the win for a while: their next game is against McCutcheon at 7:30 p.m. on February 7th. As for Muncie Central, they won't have much time to rest: their next matchup is against Muncie Burris at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday.