Ben Davis Defeats Center Grove 75-49 with Dominant Performance
Center Grove boys basketball's season comes to an end with a 75-49 loss to Ben Davis in the morning semifinal matchup at the New Castle semistate. Ben Davis started strong and maintained a significant lead throughout, with an impressive 68.2% shooting in the first half.
The Big PictureThe defeat marks the end of Center Grove's 15-game win streak and their season with a 21-5 record, highlighting the contrast in emotions between the two teams vying for a spot in the championship game.
By the Numbers- Ben Davis shot 60.9% from the field, compared to Center Grove's 39.6%.
- Center Grove made 8 of 16 free throws, while Ben Davis made 12 of 14.
- Ben Davis players were enthusiastically preparing for the championship game, while Center Grove's season ended with this loss.
- Center Grove struggled to recover from Ben Davis' strong start and physical dominance, ultimately failing to narrow the gap significantly.
Despite the disappointment, Center Grove's journey from a .500 start to the season's achievements showcases their resilience and growth, attributed to the gradual team development throughout the season.
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