As the 2024-2025 basketball season heats up, the rivalry between Hamilton Southeastern and Fishers is intensifying. These two teams have showcased impressive records and remarkable performances, setting the stage for a thrilling match-up. Let’s dive into the current standings, team comparisons, and key stats ahead of their upcoming games.

Team Overview

Hamilton Southeastern (24-25)
The Hamilton Southeastern Royals are currently holding a 3-2 overall record with a mixed bag of results both at home and on the road. Despite struggling in conference play with a 0-1 record, they’ve been competitive, averaging 57 points per game (PPG). Their defense has been relatively solid, allowing just 262 points so far, which breaks down to 52.4 points per game allowed.

Notably, they have a strong leader in Braeden Totton, who is averaging 15.6 PPG, and is also contributing 5.8 rebounds per game. Despite their strong individual performances, the team has faced challenges in sealing victories against tough opponents, as seen in their losses to Pike and Avon, two teams that have given them a hard time.

Fishers (24-25)
Fishers, on the other hand, has been in top form this season. With a perfect 5-0 record, they are the team to beat in their conference. Their offense is firing on all cylinders, averaging an impressive 76.6 PPG, while their defense has been stingy, allowing only 241 points total for a 48.2 PPG allowance. Fishers has been dominating both at home and away, remaining undefeated in every setting.

Key players for Fishers include Jason Gardner, who is averaging 16.8 PPG, and Jonanthony Hall, who contributes 5.6 rebounds per game. The team’s depth is evident in their ability to execute both offensively and defensively, with notable strengths in assists (20.0 APG) and steals (8.6 SPG).

Team Scoring & Statistical Comparison

Scoring Breakdown:
Hamilton Southeastern has been more balanced in their scoring throughout the game, with their highest-scoring quarter typically being the third (24 PPG), but their offensive flow has often been disrupted in the second quarter where they only average 8 PPG. In contrast, Fishers has been consistent throughout, with their highest scoring period being the first quarter (19.3 PPG) and averaging around 17 points per quarter overall.

Rebounding and Assists:
Both teams are relatively close in terms of rebounding, with Hamilton Southeastern averaging 26.2 RPG and Fishers slightly behind with 25.2 RPG. However, Fishers has the edge in assists, with a whopping 20 per game compared to Hamilton Southeastern’s 11.2.

Defensive Play:
Fishers also excels defensively, averaging 8.6 steals per game to Hamilton Southeastern’s 5.6. This has been a key factor in their undefeated record, as they consistently disrupt opponents’ offenses.

Head-to-Head and Common Opponents

The Royals and the Tigers have shared common opponents this season, with Fishers holding a 2-0 record against these teams, while Hamilton Southeastern has struggled, with an 0-2 record in similar matchups. For instance, both teams faced Pike and Avon, but while Fishers won both games comfortably, Hamilton Southeastern fell short, losing by just a few points in both instances.

This disparity in results against common opponents highlights Fishers’ dominance early in the season and the challenges Hamilton Southeastern faces in competing with the top-tier teams.

Team Leaders

Hamilton Southeastern:

• Braeden Totton: 15.6 PPG, 5.8 RPG
• Kian Kelly: 2.2 APG
• Luke Weemer: 1.2 BPG

Fishers:

• Jason Gardner: 16.8 PPG
• Jonanthony Hall: 5.6 RPG
• Cooper Zachary: 2.4 SPG

Record Breakdown

• Hamilton Southeastern:
  • 3-2 overall
  • 0-1 in conference
  • 1-1 at home, 2-1 away
• Fishers:
  • 5-0 overall
  • 1-0 in conference
  • Undefeated at home (2-0), away (2-0), and neutral (1-0)

Conclusion

As the season continues, the contrasting paths of Hamilton Southeastern and Fishers make their next head-to-head match-up one to watch closely. Fishers, with its powerful offense and flawless record, will look to extend its dominance. Meanwhile, Hamilton Southeastern will need to step up their performance, particularly on offense, to overcome their rivals’ strong defense and scoring prowess.

Both teams have crucial games coming up, including matchups against common opponents such as Pike, Avon, and Carroll. With playoff aspirations on the line, the competition between these two will undoubtedly continue to heat up as the season progresses.