Indiana Math & Science Academy North is 2-8 against Indianapolis Metropolitan since February of 2016 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Indiana Math & Science Academy North Knights' road trip will continue as they head out to face the Indianapolis Metropolitan Pumas at 7:30 p.m. on March 1st. Both teams come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
With a playoff game on the line, Indiana Math & Science Academy North rose to the challenge on Wednesday. They had just enough and edged the Gryphons out 77-75. Having run the score up that high, both teams might be doing some extra defensive drills very soon.
Indiana Math & Science Academy North's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Jeremiah Oliver led the charge by dropping a double-double on 23 points and ten rebounds. Oliver is trending in the right direction, as he's improved his point production for three games straight. Another player making a difference was Jasaum Sowell, who almost dropped a double-double on 19 points and nine rebounds.
Meanwhile, Indianapolis Metropolitan scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Wednesday. They blew past MTI School of Knowledge 101-36 on the road. The team's offensive explosion also rewarded Indianapolis Metropolitan with their most commanding win of the season.
Indiana Math & Science Academy North's win bumped their record up to 6-16. As for Indianapolis Metropolitan, their win bumped their record up to 11-13.
Indiana Math & Science Academy North was dealt a bruising 77-28 loss at the hands of Indianapolis Metropolitan when the teams last played back in January. Can Indiana Math & Science Academy North avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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