The Coatesville (PA) varsity basketball team is set to face Upper Dublin (Fort Washington, PA) in a neutral non-conference game today at 1:30 PM.

Here’s what you need Basketball to know:

What: Pennsylvania High School Basketball
Who: Coatesville vs Upper Dublin
When: Saturday, December 21, 2024
Time: 1:30. p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch Here

Upper Dublin vs. Coatesville: A Statistical Matchup

As the 2024-2025 season progresses, Upper Dublin and Coatesville emerge as two dominant forces in Pennsylvania high school sports. While both teams boast impressive records, a closer look at their performances, scoring averages, and encounters with common opponents reveals intriguing insights into their strengths and strategies.

Team Records and Rankings

Upper Dublin

• Overall Record: 7-1
• Conference Record: 4-0
• Home Record: 4-0
• Away Record: 3-1
• Win Percentage: 87.5%
• Conference Percentage: 100%
• Points For (PF): 487
• Points Against (PA): 352

Ranked 11th in Pennsylvania Class 4A, Upper Dublin has demonstrated consistency, especially at home, where they remain undefeated.

Coatesville

• Overall Record: 6-0
• Conference Record: 3-0
• Home Record: 4-0
• Away Record: 2-0
• Win Percentage: 100%
• Conference Percentage: 100%
• Points For (PF): 371
• Points Against (PA): 242

Sitting at 24th in Pennsylvania Class 8A, Coatesville boasts an unblemished record, showcasing their ability to excel both at home and on the road.

Scoring Averages

Both teams are offensive powerhouses, with minimal disparity in their scoring capabilities:

• Upper Dublin: 60.9 points per game
• Coatesville: 61.8 points per game

While Upper Dublin starts strong with an average of 25 points in the first quarter, Coatesville’s consistent scoring across games reflects their ability to adapt and maintain pressure throughout.

Head-to-Head and Common Opponents

Although Upper Dublin and Coatesville have not faced each other this season, their performances against common opponents provide insights:

• Lower Merion:
  • Upper Dublin: Lost 80-68
  • Coatesville: Won 46-39
• Downingtown West:
  • Upper Dublin: Won 58-37
  • Coatesville: Upcoming matchups on 1/3/25 and 1/28/25

Coatesville’s narrow win over Lower Merion underscores their defensive resilience, while Upper Dublin’s dominating victory against Downingtown West highlights their offensive prowess.

Key Differentiators

Upper Dublin

• Strong start in games with a high-scoring first quarter (25.0 points).
• Home dominance with a 4-0 record and a significant scoring margin.

Coatesville

• Impeccable record (6-0) with a balanced performance both at home and away.
• Effective in close games, as evidenced by their win against Lower Merion.

Outlook

As both teams head deeper into the season, their contrasting strengths set the stage for a potential showdown. Upper Dublin’s explosive starts and home-field advantage could challenge Coatesville’s balanced and consistent approach. With Coatesville yet to taste defeat, their defensive strategies might be the key to maintaining their perfect record.

Who will emerge as the stronger contender? Time and the upcoming games will reveal the answer.