Make it seven blowout wins for the Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory Braves this season. They blew past Indianapolis Metropolitan 78-51 on the road. The victory was a breath of fresh air for Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Evan Haywood led the charge by scoring 20 points along with eight rebounds. Haywood has been hot recently, having posted 15 or more points the last nine times he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Quinn Warren, who scored 16 points along with two steals and two blocks.
When it comes to explaining why Indianapolis Metropolitan lost on Tuesday, one person who can't be blamed is Landon Petty. Despite the final result, he scored 21 points along with five rebounds and two blocks. That's the first time this season that Petty posted two or more blocks. Leo Petty was another key contributor, scoring nine points along with five rebounds.
Even though they lost, Indianapolis Metropolitan smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive rebounds. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory only pulled down four offensive rebounds.
Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory's win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 8-4. As for Indianapolis Metropolitan, their loss dropped their record down to 6-9.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory will take on Guerin Catholic at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Guerin Catholic is coming into the match hot, having won their last three games. As for Indianapolis Metropolitan, they will look to defend their home court on Monday against Riverside at 7:30 p.m.
