Tipton and Western are an even 5-5 against one another since November of 2017, but not for long. The Blue Devils will be playing in front of their home fans against the Panthers at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Tipton took a 32-point defeat the last time they faced off against Northwestern, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Blue Devils slipped by the Tigers 38-37 on Tuesday. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Blue Devils.
Ava Higginbotham
| 11/18/25 @ Northwestern | 4 |
| 11/15/25 vs Logansport | 2 |
| 11/13/25 vs Tri-Central | 4 |
Tipton's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Ava Higginbotham, who posted five points in addition to eight boards and four steals. Higginbotham has been hot recently, having posted two or more steals the last three times she's played. Another player making a difference was Makayla Schinlaub, who put up four points and eight steals.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Western). They narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past Lebanon 60-57.
Western's win came from a few key players Tipton will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Ellyse Walden, who earned 15 points. Ella Rawlings was another key player, putting up 15 points.
Western's win bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Tipton, the victory got them back to even at 2-2.
Tipton lost to Western at home by a decisive 50-33 margin in their previous matchup back in December of 2024. Will the Blue Devils have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
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