The Maryland School for the Deaf Orioles entered their tilt with the Indiana School for the Deaf Deaf Hoosiers with six consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with seven. Maryland School for the Deaf took down Indiana School for the Deaf 57-38 on Friday. Given Maryland School for the Deaf's advantage in MaxPreps's basketball rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 79th in Maryland, while Indiana School for the Deaf is ranked 296th in Indiana), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
When it comes to explaining why Indiana School for the Deaf lost, one person who can't be blamed is Dylan Puent. Despite the final result, he scored 20 points along with six rebounds and two steals. Jamiroquai Pickney was another key contributor, scoring six points.
Indiana School for the Deaf struggled to work together and finished the game with only three assists. That's the fewest assists they've managed all season.
Maryland School for the Deaf has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won eight of their last nine contests, which provided a nice bump to their 10-3 record this season. As for Indiana School for the Deaf, their loss dropped their record down to 9-3.
Maryland School for the Deaf will look to defend their home court on Tuesday against Greater Grace Christian Academy at 5:30 p.m. Indiana School for the Deaf won't have much time to rest: their next matchup is against California School for the Deaf-Riverside at 3:00 p.m. on January 13th.
