The Dale (OK) varsity basketball team will host a non-conference game against Millwood (Oklahoma City, OK) on Friday, January 17, 2025, at 7:30 PM.

Game Details

• Opponent: Millwood
• Date: Friday, January 17, 2025
• Time: 7:30 PM
• Live stream: Watch Here
• Location: Dale (OK) High School

Millwood vs. Dale: A High-Stakes Matchup with Strong Performances Across the Board

As the 2024-2025 basketball season progresses, the rivalry between Millwood and Dale continues to build momentum. Both teams have had standout performances, but with contrasting records and styles, the upcoming matchups promise to showcase exciting basketball. Let’s take a deep dive into the rankings, records, scoring averages, and common opponents for these two powerhouse teams.

Team Overview: Millwood vs. Dale

Millwood (24-25)

• Record: 7-4 overall (3-2 at home, 4-1 away, 0-1 neutral)
• Win Percentage: .636
• Points For (PF): 699
• Points Against (PA): 652

Dale (24-25)

• Record: 13-2 overall (10-1 at home, 2-1 away, 1-0 neutral)
• Win Percentage: .867
• Points For (PF): 1,147
• Points Against (PA): 677

Millwood has had a solid season with a .636 win percentage, picking up victories both at home and on the road. However, their record on neutral courts has been a bit of a challenge. On the other hand, Dale has been almost unbeatable, boasting a stellar 13-2 record, and showing dominance across all types of games—home, away, and neutral sites.

Scoring Averages: A Tale of Two Offenses

When it comes to scoring, these teams display vastly different averages:

• Millwood Scoring Breakdown:
  • Q1: 14.5 points
  • Q2: 20.0 points
  • Q3: 10.0 points
  • Q4: 12.0 points
  • OT1: 10.5 points
  • Final: 63.5 points per game

Millwood has had a more balanced offensive approach, scoring the most points in the second quarter with 20.0 points per game, followed by consistent efforts in the first and fourth quarters. The team’s scoring drops off a bit in the third quarter but remains solid overall.

• Dale Scoring Breakdown:
  • Q1-Q4 & OT: 76.5 points per game (average across all periods)

Dale’s offensive game is on another level, averaging a striking 76.5 points per game. Their scoring is consistently high, which has contributed to their impressive 13-2 record. While the breakdown per quarter isn’t available, the high overall average indicates a well-oiled offensive machine capable of controlling the tempo and maintaining high-scoring output throughout the game.

Common Opponents: Head-to-Head Encounters

Both teams have faced common opponents this season, with contrasting results. Here’s a look at their performance against these shared teams:

• Millwood vs. Crossings Christian:
  • 12/26/24 (Home): Millwood defeated Crossings Christian 63-58
  • 1/7/25 (Away): Millwood won again, 60-55

  Millwood has proven its mettle against Crossings Christian, securing victories both at home and away.

• Dale vs. Crossings Christian:
  • 12/28/24 (Away): Dale lost to Crossings Christian 62-49

  While Dale suffered a setback against Crossings Christian, they’ve otherwise been dominant in their matchups.

Record Breakdown: In-Depth Analysis

When breaking down the teams’ records further, the disparity between their overall success is evident:

• Millwood Record Breakdown:
  • League: 0-0
  • Non-League: 6-4
  • Home: 3-2
  • Away: 4-1
  • Neutral: 0-1
  • Playoff: 0-0
  • In-State: 6-3
  • Out-of-State: 1-1

  Millwood’s performance in non-league play has been a mix of strong and weak results, and their neutral site games have been a challenge.

• Dale Record Breakdown:
  • League: 0-0
  • Non-League: 13-1
  • Home: 10-1
  • Away: 2-1
  • Neutral: 1-0
  • Playoff: 0-0
  • In-State: 13-2
  • Out-of-State: 0-0

  Dale, however, stands out with a powerful 13-1 record in non-league play and an impressive 10-1 at home. Their only loss came on the road against Crossings Christian, but their overall consistency, both at home and away, has been remarkable.

Conclusion

As the season unfolds, Dale’s dominance on both ends of the court continues to set them apart from many teams, including Millwood. While Millwood has had some impressive victories, particularly against shared opponents like Crossings Christian, their ability to keep up with Dale’s high-scoring offense will be key in any upcoming matchups. Whether it’s Millwood’s balanced attack or Dale’s overwhelming offensive presence, these teams will no doubt continue to captivate fans and set the stage for an exciting conclusion to the 2024-2025 season.