If the University Trailblazers were feeling good off their 78-21 takedown of the Eminence Eels last Tuesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. University took a 54-46 hit to the loss column at the hands of Indianapolis Lutheran on Thursday. University was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Indianapolis Lutheran apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in February of 2018.
University lost despite a true team effort on the offense, the best among them being Blake Gray, who scored 12 points. Bryce Gray was another key contributor, scoring 12 points.
Lj Ward was his usual excellent self, scoring 29 points along with eight rebounds and four steals for Indianapolis Lutheran. Ward also posted two+ blocks for the first time this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Raishaun Mchaney, who scored six points along with 14 rebounds.
University's defeat dropped their record down to 10-8. As for Indianapolis Lutheran, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 11-6.
University won't have much time to rest: their next game is against Bethesda Christian at 7:30 p.m. on February 9th. Bethesda Christian is coming into the match with five straight wins at home, so University is out to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. As for Indianapolis Lutheran, they will head out on the road to face off against Covenant Christian at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Indianapolis Lutheran is strutting with some offensive muscle, as they've averaged 58.4 points per game this season.
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