Two teams were on the hunt for playoff glory, but only the Tipton Blue Devils walked away with it. They simply couldn't be stopped on Tuesday as they easily beat the Panthers 66-34 on the road. Tipton has made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 11 matches by 22 points or more this season.
Tipton got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Grady Carpenter out in front who almost dropped a double-double on 11 points and nine rebounds. Another player making a difference was Nolan Swan, who scored 20 points along with two steals.
Despite the loss, Elwood still got an impressive performance from Jayden Mullins, who scored eight points along with six rebounds and two steals. James Ward was another key contributor, scoring six points along with nine rebounds and two steals.
Tipton's win bumped their record up to 22-2. As for Elwood, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-16 record this season.
Tipton will be staying on the road on Friday to face off against Eastern at 6:00 p.m. on March 1st. Tipton knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with flashy point totals in its past eight contests -- so hopefully Eastern likes a good challenge. Elwood does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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