The Arkansas School for the Deaf (Little Rock, AR) varsity basketball team is hosting a home non-conference game today against the Tennessee School for the Deaf (Knoxville, TN).
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What: Tennessee High School Basketball
Who: Arkansas School for the Deaf vs Tennessee School for the Deaf
When: Friday, January 10, 2025
Time: on today
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Tennessee School for the Deaf vs. Arkansas School for the Deaf: A Comparison of 2024-2025 Performance
In the 2024-2025 season, the Tennessee School for the Deaf (TSD) and Arkansas School for the Deaf (ASD) have had markedly different experiences on the field, as reflected in their win-loss records and scoring averages. This comparison sheds light on the teams’ performances, highlighting their strengths, weaknesses, and how they fared in various matchups.
Overall Records
Tennessee School for the Deaf boasts a solid overall record of 4-2-1, indicating a fairly successful season with a .643 win percentage. In contrast, Arkansas School for the Deaf has struggled, failing to secure a victory with an 0-8 record and a win percentage of 0%. TSD has had notable performances both at home and on the road, whereas ASD has faced significant challenges, particularly when playing away and in neutral settings.
Tennessee School for the Deaf:
- Overall Record: 4-2-1
- District Record: 1-1
- Home Record: 0-1
- Away Record: 2-1-1
- Neutral Record: 2-0
- Win Percentage: .643
- District Win Percentage: .500
- Points For: 256
- Points Against: 224
Arkansas School for the Deaf:
- Overall Record: 0-8
- Conference Record: 0-3
- Home Record: 0-3
- Away Record: 0-1
- Neutral Record: 0-4
- Win Percentage: .000
- Conference Win Percentage: .000
- Points For: 237
- Points Against: 473
Scoring Averages
Tennessee School for the Deaf averages 36.6 points per game, with their highest output coming in the first quarter (5.5 points), while Arkansas School for the Deaf averages 29.6 points per game, led by their impressive first-quarter performance of 16 points.
Tennessee School for the Deaf Scoring Breakdown:
- 1st Quarter: 5.5 points
- 2nd Quarter: 4.0 points
- 3rd Quarter: 1.0 point
- 4th Quarter: 3.5 points
- Total: 36.6 points per game
Arkansas School for the Deaf Scoring Breakdown:
- 1st Quarter: 16.0 points
- 2nd Quarter: 12.0 points
- 3rd Quarter: 2.0 points
- 4th Quarter: 11.0 points
- Total: 29.6 points per game
Head-to-Head Comparison
While both teams have had diverse matchups, they share one common opponent this season: Louisiana School for the Deaf. On November 8, 2024, Tennessee School for the Deaf defeated Louisiana School for the Deaf with a 44-28 victory. Arkansas School for the Deaf will face Louisiana School for the Deaf on December 13, 2024, marking the teams’ first encounter with this opponent this season.
Common Opponent Performance:
- Tennessee School for the Deaf vs. Louisiana School for the Deaf (11/8/24): Tennessee won 44-28.
- Arkansas School for the Deaf vs. Louisiana School for the Deaf (12/13/24): Arkansas will face Louisiana for the first time this season.
Record Breakdown by Category
When broken down by category, Tennessee School for the Deaf shows clear dominance over Arkansas School for the Deaf. The Tennessee team excels in non-league and out-of-state matchups, while Arkansas struggles, particularly in their conference games.
Tennessee School for the Deaf:
- Overall: 4-2-1
- Non-League: 2-0-1
- In-State: 0-0
- Out-of-State: 4-2-1
Arkansas School for the Deaf:
- Overall: 0-8
- Conference: 0-3
- Non-League: 0-4
- In-State: 0-3
- Out-of-State: 0-5
Conclusion
The Tennessee School for the Deaf enters the 2024-2025 season with a competitive edge, especially with their strong showing in non-league games. Arkansas School for the Deaf, however, has yet to secure a win, demonstrating the challenges they face this season. The contrast in their performances underscores the dominance of Tennessee in comparison to Arkansas, both in terms of overall record and scoring ability. With both teams continuing their respective seasons, the key for Arkansas lies in improving their scoring consistency, while Tennessee aims to maintain their strong form across the board.
