The Muncie Central Bearcats's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Saturday after their fifth straight loss. They took a 63-52 hit to the loss column at the hands of North Central. The loss unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Muncie Central in their matchups with North Central: they've now lost five in a row.
When it comes to explaining why Muncie Central lost, one person who can't be blamed is DeMarkis Cole. Despite the final result, he scored 21 points along with four steals. Lj Strange was another key contributor, scoring 13 points along with five rebounds.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead North Central to victory, but perhaps none more so than Tim Williams, who scored 18 points along with two steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Nijah Jewell, who scored 12 points along with two steals.
Muncie Central has traveled a rocky road recently, as they've lost six of their last eight matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-10 record this season. As for North Central, their win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 9-5.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Muncie Central will square off against Indianapolis Bishop Chatard at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for North Central, they will head out on the road to face off against Warren Central at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in Indiana (Warren Central is ranked 20th, while North Central is ranked 13th).
