It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Paris had no problem doing just that on Wednesday. They were the clear victor by a 55-35 margin over the Cumberland Pirates. The win continues a trend for the Tigers in their matchups with the Pirates: they've now won three in a row.
Jackson Rigdon
| 02/15/25 @ Oblong/Hutsonville/Palestine | 8 |
| 02/26/25 vs Cumberland | 6 |
| 02/11/25 vs West Vigo | 6 |
| 02/01/25 vs Chrisman | 6 |
| 01/25/25 vs Marshall | 6 |
| + 26 more games |
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Paris to victory, but perhaps none more so than Jackson Rigdon, who posted 18 points along with seven assists and six steals. Rigdon has become a key player for Paris: the team is 10-4 when he posts at least five steals, but 8-10 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Carter Crippes, who dropped a double-double with ten points and 12 rebounds.
Rigdon wasn't the only one working in the assist department: Paris was working as a unit and finished the game with 15 assists. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Cumberland only seven assists.
When it comes to explaining why Cumberland lost, don't look at Cameron Roedl. Despite the final result, he scored 14 points and seven boards. Roedl has been hot recently, having also posted two or more steals the last four times he's played.
Paris pushed their record up to 18-14 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 52.7 points over those games. As for Cumberland, their defeat dropped their record down to 22-11.
Paris wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next matchup, a 57-41 loss against Lawrenceville on the 28th. Cumberland does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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