Eastbrook hadn't done well against Wabash recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Eastbrook Panthers had just enough and edged out the Wabash Apaches 51-48. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Panthers have posted since December 5, 2023.
Eastbrook's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jayden Younce, who posted 13 points and six assists. Younce is also on a roll when it comes to three-point shooting accuracy, as he's posted one of at least 40% in the last six games he's played. Another player making a difference was Malakai Luthy, who scored 13 points and five rebounds.
Jarrett Mcwhirt and Eli Mattern certainly did their best on Tuesday to avoid the loss. Mcwhirt went 6-for-10 to rack up 15 points and five steals, while Mattern went 6-for-15 en route to 17 points. Those five steals gave Mcwhirt a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Noah Baldwin, who had six points.
Panthers
| 02/18/25 vs Wabash | 51-48 |
| 02/15/25 vs Tri-Central | 48-33 |
| 01/31/25 vs Blackford | 53-40 |
| 01/28/25 vs Daleville | 56-52 |
| 01/18/25 vs Eastern | 44-24 |
| + 6 more games |
Eastbrook pushed their record up to 11-7 with the win, which was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 54.0 points over those games. As for Wabash, they are on a 21-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-20.
Eastbrook didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next match, a 48-44 victory against Mississinewa on the 21st. Wabash has also already played their next game (against Whitko), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing.
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