With a playoff win on the line, McCutcheon rose to the challenge on Friday. They secured a 54-48 W over the Kokomo Wildkats. The Mavericks haven't had any issues with the Wildkats recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive win against them.

Keara Lipscomb-Allen
02/07/25 vs Kokomo | 2 |
01/28/25 vs West Lafayette | 4 |
01/25/25 @ Western | 2 |
01/21/25 vs Danville | 3 |
01/18/25 vs Rensselaer Central | 4 |
+ 2 more games |
McCutcheon found their leader in sophomore Keara Lipscomb-Allen, who went 7 of 16 to rack up 17 points. Lipscomb-Allen is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last seven games she's played. Another player making a difference was Kalea Washington, who posted five points and 17 rebounds.
McCutcheon smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 34 offensive boards. That's the most offensive rebounds they've managed all season.
Several Wildkats players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Satyra Scott, who went 6 for 12 en route to 18 points and seven boards. That's the most rebounds Scott has posted since back in January of 2024. Jhordyn Brown was another key player, putting up ten points and six boards.
McCutcheon's victory bumped their record up to 22-3. As for Kokomo, their loss dropped their record down to 16-8.
McCutcheon has already played their next matchup, a 51-43 win against Lafayette Jefferson on the 8th. Kokomo does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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