The Commerce (OK) varsity basketball team will host Nowata (OK) for a home non-conference game on Friday, December 20, at 7:30 PM.

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What: Oklahoma High School Basketball
Who: Commerce vs Nowata
When: Friday, December 20, 2024
Time: 7:30. p.m. ET
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Nowata and Commerce Basketball Teams: Early Season Performance Breakdown

As the 2024-2025 basketball season progresses, the Nowata and Commerce teams have shown contrasting results in their respective campaigns. Here’s a closer look at their performance, records, and upcoming matchups.

Nowata: A Perfect Start

Nowata (24-25) has been off to a strong start this season, with an undefeated 2-0 record. The team has looked impressive both at home and on the road, securing wins in each of their two games. With a win percentage of 1.000, Nowata has outscored its opponents 125 to 97, averaging a stellar 62.5 points per game. Their performance so far has been marked by consistent offense and solid defense.

Notable Games:

• 12/7/24: Nowata defeated Afton 68-43 in an away game.
• 12/13/24: A home game against Chelsea is on the horizon.
• 1/3/25: The team will face Fairland at home.
• 1/7/25: Nowata will play Caney Valley at home.

With a 1-0 record against common opponents so far, Nowata’s confidence will continue to build as they head into the latter half of December and into the new year.

Commerce: Struggling Early

On the other hand, Commerce (24-25) has had a tough start to the season, losing all three of their games. The team’s record stands at 0-3, with a win percentage of .000. The team has struggled both at home (0-2) and on the road (0-1), allowing 177 points and scoring 131, resulting in an average of just 43.7 points per game.

Notable Games:

• 12/10/24: Commerce will host Afton, looking for their first win.
• 11/22/24: The team faced Chelsea, suffering a close loss 56-48.
• 1/10/25: Commerce will host Fairland in an attempt to break their losing streak.
• 2/14/25: A key home matchup against Caney Valley will be crucial for the team’s season.

Commerce’s struggles have also been evident in their performance against common opponents, where they have gone 0-1, whereas Nowata holds a 1-0 record in these matchups.

Common Opponents Breakdown

Both teams have faced some of the same opponents, giving insight into how they may perform in future games. So far, Nowata has come out on top against Afton, with a commanding 68-43 victory. In contrast, Commerce faced Chelsea on 11/22/24 but fell short, losing 56-48.

Upcoming games against teams like Fairland, Oklahoma Union, and Caney Valley will test both teams’ resilience. For Nowata, these games represent opportunities to maintain their perfect record, while for Commerce, they are critical to turning their season around.

Key Matchups to Watch:

• Nowata vs. Chelsea (12/13/24): Nowata aims to keep their unbeaten streak alive.
• Commerce vs. Afton (12/10/24): Commerce desperately needs a win to reverse their early-season slump.
• Nowata vs. Fairland (1/3/25): Nowata will look to continue their dominance on their home court.

Looking Ahead

As the season progresses, Nowata will look to maintain their unbeaten record, continuing to improve on both sides of the ball. With a solid mix of home and away games ahead, they will need to stay focused to navigate the challenges of the remainder of their schedule.

For Commerce, the key focus will be on improving both offense and defense. With a tough schedule ahead, especially against common opponents like Fairland and Caney Valley, they need to find ways to execute and close out games, something that has eluded them in the early stages of the season.

As both teams continue their campaigns, these early results will set the stage for what promises to be an exciting remainder of the season in high school basketball.