Purdue Polytechnic and Indianapolis Shortridge squared off in some playoff action on Tuesday, but Purdue Polytechnic had to settle for second. They took a 61-57 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Indianapolis Shortridge Blue Devils. The Techies were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Blue Devils earlier this season, when they won 53-51.
Damion Green
| 03/04/25 vs Indianapolis Shortridge | 7 |
| 02/27/25 vs Indianapolis Lutheran | 4 |
| 02/21/25 @ Indianapolis Crispus Attucks | 3 |
| 02/15/25 @ Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory | 3 |
| 02/13/25 vs Indianapolis Shortridge | 6 |
| + 19 more games |
Several Techies players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Damion Green, who dropped a double-double with 15 points and 13 boards. Green has been hot for a while, having also posted two or more blocks the last 24 times he's played. Tj Williams was another key player, putting up 22 points and seven rebounds.
Even though they lost, Purdue Polytechnic smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 21 offensive boards. That's the most offensive rebounds they've managed all season.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Indianapolis Shortridge to victory, but perhaps none more so than Jalen Yates, who posted 12 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Jordan Yates, who had six points and 13 boards.
Purdue Polytechnic has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last eight matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 14-12 record this season. With the victory, Indianapolis Shortridge broke their five-game losing streak and moved their record to 10-15.
Purdue Polytechnic does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Indianapolis Shortridge, they didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 73-27 win against Herron on the 7th.
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