Da'Kori Parker makes 11 3-pointers, sets Riley record in 92-58 win

Da'Kori Parker drilled 11 3-pointers and scored 35 points as South Bend Riley routed Mishawaka Marian 92-58 in a Northern Indiana Conference game. Parker's 11-for-14 shooting from long range established a new single-game Riley record and put the Wildcats in control from the first half onward.

Parker ended the first half with six buckets from beyond the arc and finished the game with 11, a new South Bend Riley single-game record. The junior hit a rare pull-up triple late in the second quarter for his fifth long-range make - a moment the game narrative called the turning point when Parker "knew then that this night was going to be special." When Parker sank the milestone 11th 3, the Wildcats' student section, bench and teammates on the court erupted; Parker threw both hands into the air in celebration with a smile.

The performance underlines Parker's role as Riley's primary ballhandler, but it also showed a different facet of his game. He typically lets plays develop after crossing halfcourt rather than immediately launching from deep, yet on Tuesday he mixed in quick pull-ups and catch-and-shoot looks with the set actions that usually create Riley looks. The result was blistering efficiency - 11 of 14 from deep - that forced Mishawaka Marian to chase and adjust a usually tough zone defense.

Despite the rout, Mishawaka Marian got a standout showing from senior Prescott Horvath, an Indiana football commit, who poured in 27 points. Marian entered the night 10-5 overall and 3-1 in NIC play; Horvath’s effort kept the Knights competitive at times, but Riley’s long-range barrage proved decisive.

Parker reflected on his night simply: "My plan coming into today wasn’t to go crazy or anything, but when you know, you know. I just played." Coach Daniel celebrated the moment while keeping it grounded: "Every once in a while, it’s fun to just relax and play the game. We have to celebrate our victories, and tonight was a victory not just for our team, but for ‘Kori as an individual. He’s a Stephen Curry guy, so I’m sure he’ll be talking about it for a little bit. You have to celebrate those moments, and you don’t take winning for granted."

Prep Hoops background material frames Parker as a rising junior and a dynamic playmaker. After a big sophomore season at South Bend Washington - where he averaged 14.4 points, 3.5 rebounds, 4.7 assists and 2.7 steals per game - Parker transferred to crosstown Riley and has begun to translate that offensive upside into headline performances on the bigger stage.

Parker’s record night has immediate and wider implications: it lifts Riley in NIC play, gives opponents a new game plan headache, and adds momentum to Parker’s recruiting profile. As Riley moves through the conference schedule, teams will mark him on scouting reports; for Marian, the task is to shore up defending the arc before the next meeting.