Basketball Recap: Dynamic Duo of Chyler Thomas and Desiare Ingram Lead Mississippi School for the Deaf to Victory

Mississippi School for the Deaf had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 32.5 points) and they went ahead and made it three on Saturday. They took down the Alabama School for the Deaf Silent Warriors 49-35. While the Bulldogs didn't have the best season last year (they finished 7-16), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.

Leading Mississippi School for the Deaf to victory were DeSiare Ingram and Chyler Thomas. Ingram posted 17 points, while Thomas scored 15 points. Ingram's evening made it three games in a row in which she has scored at least ten points. The team also got some help courtesy of Aimaya Brand, who had seven points.

Mississippi School for the Deaf pushed their record up to 6-4 with the victory, which was their third straight on the road. The wins came thanks to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 26.0 points per game. As for Alabama School for the Deaf, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-8 record this season.

Mississippi School for the Deaf and Puckett will meet in a canine-themed contest at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Puckett's defense has only allowed 28.6 points per game this season, so Mississippi School for the Deaf's offense will have their work cut out for them. Alabama School for the Deaf and Woodland will compete for holiday cheer at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.