FULTON, MS - The Indians secured a 70-61 victory over Hinds, building on a strong first-half performance to seal the win.
Leading the charge for ICC was Dayveun Anderson, who played an all-around game with 17 points, 4 assists, and 3 rebounds. AJ Dent also contributed significantly with a double-digit effort, finishing with 10 points and 10 rebounds.
The Indians defense helped maintain their lead, forcing Hinds into difficult shooting situations. Despite Hinds' best efforts, ICC's depth and defensive pressure were too much. The team shot a solid 46.6% from the field, compared to Hinds' 38.7%, and also grabbed 43 rebounds, outworking Hinds in that category as well.
The effort from Itawamba's reserves was also crucial, with players like Jaden Harper and MJ Smith contributing key minutes off the bench. Itawamba managed to extend their lead in the second half, holding off any Hinds rally
