After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Riverside, Purdue Broad Ripple was happy to have turned things around on Saturday. They enjoyed a cozy 81-66 win over the Smith Academy Fighting 54th. The Lynx pushed the score to 68-47 by the end of the third, a deficit the Fighting 54th cut but never quite recovered from.
Charles Simms
| 02/21/26 vs Smith Academy | 22 |
| 02/14/26 vs Riverside | 24 |
| 02/12/26 vs Victory College Prep | 20 |
| 02/10/26 vs Northside L | 20 |
| 02/06/26 @ GEO Next Generation | 26 |
| + 2 more games |
Leading Purdue Broad Ripple to victory were Seth Bacon and Charles Simms. Bacon posted 33 points, while Simms had 22 points. The contest was Simms' seventh in a row with at least 19 points. Another player making a difference was Drea Artis, who earned eight points.
Despite the loss, Smith Academy saw an underclassman step up: freshman Judah Smith shot 59% from the field en route to 35 points. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Smith has scored all season. Demond Starks was another key player, going 6-for-11 from beyond the arc to rack up 20 points and seven rebounds.
Purdue Broad Ripple's victory bumped their record up to 13-8. As for Smith Academy, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost 14 of their last 15 matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-19 record this season.
Purdue Broad Ripple will venture away from home to face off against KIPP Legacy at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. The Lynx's defense better be ready for this one: the Lions have averaged an impressive 62.2 points per game this season. As for Smith Academy, they will look to defend their home court on Tuesday against Hamilton at 6:00 p.m. The Fighting 54th will be up against the Marines' rather soft defense (which has allowed 59 points per game), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.
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