There's no place like home for Indianapolis Metropolitan, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They snuck past the Indiana Math & Science Academy North Knights with a 68-64 victory on Thursday. The Pumas haven't had any issues with the Knights recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive win against them.
Indianapolis Metropolitan had a senior duo take command as Mark Bailey dropped a double-double with 16 points and ten rebounds and Derek Watson Jr. dropped a double-double with 25 points and 13 boards. Watson Jr. is crushing it when it comes to rebounds: he's pulled down at least 13 every time he's taken the court this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Marqua Curtis, who dropped a double-double with 11 points and 13 boards.
Indianapolis Metropolitan was working as a unit and finished the game with 17 assists. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Indiana Math & Science Academy North only racked up eight.
Despite the loss, Indiana Math & Science Academy North still got an impressive performance from Spencer Turner, who went 7-for-17 on his way to 18 points and three steals. Another player making a difference was Jayden Patterson, who posted 13 points.
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| 12/18/25 - Home | 68-64 W |
| 02/15/25 - Neutral | 64-28 W |
| 12/20/24 - Away | 73-39 W |
| 03/01/24 - Neutral | 77-22 W |
| 01/31/24 - Away | 77-28 W |
| + 5 more games |
Indianapolis Metropolitan now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Indiana Math & Science Academy North, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-4 record this season.
Indianapolis Metropolitan will finish 2025 at home by hosting University at 10:30 a.m. on the 29th. The Pumas will need to watch out since the Trailblazers have now posted at least 55 points every time they've taken the court this season. Indiana Math & Science Academy North will wrap up 2025 with a road trip to face off against Faith Christian at 9:00 a.m. on the 29th.
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