Tipton is 9-0 against Elwood since December of 2014, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The Tipton Blue Devils will be staying on the road to face off against the Elwood Panthers at 7:00 p.m. on February 27th. Tipton knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with flashy point totals in its past seven games -- so hopefully Elwood likes a good challenge.
Tipton pushed their score all the way to 56 on Thursday, but even that wasn't enough to win. They took a 67-56 hit to the loss column at the hands of Lapel. The loss was a bit of a surprise, as Tipton came into the match with a sizable advantage in MaxPreps' Indiana basketball rankings (they are ranked 13th, while Lapel is ranked 78th).
Despite their defeat, Tipton saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Nolan Swan, who scored 23 points along with eight steals, was perhaps the best of all. The team also got some help courtesy of Grady Carpenter, who scored 17 points along with seven rebounds and five assists.
Meanwhile, Elwood scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. They blew past Smith Academy, posting a 60-24 victory at home. The win was just what Elwood needed coming off of a 72-35 defeat in their prior match.
Elwood's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Jackson Blackford, who scored 11 points along with five rebounds and three steals. Xavier Davenport was another key contributor, scoring ten points.
Tipton's defeat ended a five-game streak of away wins and brought them to 21-2. As for Elwood, their win bumped their record up to 8-14.
Everything came up roses for Tipton against Elwood in their previous matchup back in December of 2022 as the team secured a 75-30 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Tipton since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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