It's hard to turn regular season success into postseason wins, a fact Indiana Math & Science Academy North can now relate to. They took a 64-55 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Tindley Tigers on Tuesday. The Knights' defeat continues a trend for the squad, making it four in a row.
Xzavion Collins
| 03/04/25 vs Tindley | 3 |
| 02/28/25 vs KIPP Legacy | 6 |
| 02/21/25 vs Providence Cristo Rey | 3 |
| 02/15/25 vs Indianapolis Metropolitan | 3 |
| 02/13/25 vs Irvington Preparatory Academy | 2 |
When it comes to explaining why Indiana Math & Science Academy North lost, don't look at Xzavion Collins. Despite the final result, he dropped a double-double with 20 points and 11 boards. Collins has been hot, having also posted two or more steals the last five times he's played. Another player making a difference was Jayden Patterson, who posted 15 points.
Even though they lost, Indiana Math & Science Academy North smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive rebounds in three consecutive games.
Tindley got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Wilson Makori out in front who shot 67% from the field en route to 16 points and eight rebounds. That's the most points Makori has posted since back in December of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Henri Maye, who dropped a double-double with ten points and 15 boards.
Indiana Math & Science Academy North's record now sits at 13-11. As for Tindley, their victory bumped their record up to 8-15.
Indiana Math & Science Academy North does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Tindley, a feisty cat fight will be fought as Tindley Tigers face off against Liberty Christian Lions at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. They are strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 53.7 points per game this season.
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