The Indianapolis Metropolitan Pumas were the 46-41 winner over the Mooresville Pioneers when they last played one another back in December of 2022, but their luck changed this time around. Indianapolis Metropolitan took a 42-36 hit to the loss column at the hands of Mooresville. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest points Indianapolis Metropolitan has scored all season.
Despite the loss, Indianapolis Metropolitan had strong showings from Leo Petty, who scored 11 points along with five rebounds, and RJ Smith, who scored ten points along with seven rebounds. The match was Petty's fourth in a row with at least ten points.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Mooresville to victory, but perhaps none more so than Aj Defur, who scored 12 points along with nine rebounds and three steals. That makes it four consecutive games in which Defur has scored at least 25% of Mooresville's points. The team also got some help courtesy of Bradley Robbins jr, who scored ten points along with six rebounds.
Indianapolis Metropolitan has been struggling recently, as they've lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-6 record this season. As for Mooresville, the win makes it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 4-6.
Indianapolis Metropolitan won't have much time to rest: their next game is against Perry Meridian on December 29, 2023. Perry Meridian comes in still looking for their first win of the season. Mooresville won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against Evansville North at 10:00 a.m. on December 29, 2023. Evansville North has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 259 points over their last four games.
