Mississinewa was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They were four points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 48-44 heartbreaker at the hands of the Eastbrook Panthers. The Indians were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Panthers earlier this season, when they won 41-37.
Rayveon Fetz
| 02/21/25 @ Eastbrook | 2 |
| 02/14/25 vs Frankton | 1 |
| 01/31/25 vs Alexandria-Monroe | 1 |
| 01/08/25 vs Southwood | 1 |
| 12/28/24 vs Eastbrook | 1 |
| + 3 more games |
Mississinewa's loss came despite strong showings from Rayveon Fetz and Seth Yoder. Fetz posted 13 points, while Yoder went 5-for-8 en route to 14 points. What's more, Fetz posted two steals, the most he's had since back in December of 2024. Kiontaye Woods was another key player, putting up eight points and eight rebounds.
Even though they lost, Mississinewa was working as a unit and finished the game with ten assists. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Eastbrook only four assists.
Eastbrook got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Jayden Younce out in front who scored 16 points. Younce is also on a roll when it comes to three-point shooting accuracy, as he's posted one of at least 40% in the last seven games he's played. Another player making a difference was Malakai Luthy, who put up seven points along with six boards and four steals.
Mississinewa's defeat dropped their record down to 8-11. As for Eastbrook, they pushed their record up to 12-7 with the win, which was their 12th straight at home dating back to last season.
Mississinewa didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 42-38 victory against Bluffton on the 22nd. As for Eastbrook, they will challenge Southwood at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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