Jasper came into Tuesday's matchup having lost eight straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They secured a 49-45 W over the Evansville North Huskies on Tuesday. The score was all tied up 18-18 at the break, but the Wildcats were the better team in the second half.
When it comes to explaining why Evansville North lost, don't look at Bryson Chapman. Despite the final result, he posted 18 points along with seven boards and four steals. The game was Chapman's fifth in a row with at least ten points. The team also got some help courtesy of Kellen English, who scored five points in addition to 11 rebounds and five blocks.
Jasper's win ended a five-game drought at home and bumped them up to 2-9. As for Evansville North, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-7.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Jasper will welcome Forest Park at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Forest Park's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last three contests. As for Evansville North, they will host Terre Haute South Vigo at 8:30 p.m. on Friday. Evansville North is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 53.3 points per game this season.
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