The Killdeer varsity basketball team will host Turtle Mountain (Belcourt, ND) in a non-conference home game today at 3:30 PM.
Game Details
- Matchup: Turtle Mountain vs. Killdeer
- Date: Sunday, December 29, 2024
- Time: 3:30 PM
- Live stream: Watch Here
- Location: Killdeer High School
Turtle Mountain vs. Killdeer: A Statistical Comparison of the 2024-2025 Season
As the 2024-2025 basketball season progresses, Turtle Mountain and Killdeer stand on different sides of the performance spectrum. While Turtle Mountain struggles to find consistency, Killdeer showcases a strong record and dominant play, setting the stage for intriguing matchups and team narratives. Here’s an in-depth analysis of the two teams based on their statistics, records, and scoring averages.
Season Records
- Turtle Mountain
- Overall Record: 1-6
- District Record: 0-1
- Home: 0-2
- Away: 1-3
- Neutral: 0-1
- Win Percentage: 14.3%
- Points For (PF): 365
- Points Against (PA): 506
- Killdeer
- Overall Record: 4-1
- Home: 1-1
- Away: 3-0
- Win Percentage: 80.0%
- Points For (PF): 323
- Points Against (PA): 204
Killdeer’s impressive .800 win percentage sharply contrasts with Turtle Mountain’s .143, highlighting the disparity in their current form. Killdeer also demonstrates consistent performance on the road with an unbeaten 3-0 away record.
Team Scoring Averages
- Turtle Mountain: 52.1 points per game
- Killdeer: 64.6 points per game
Killdeer’s offense averages over 12 points more per game than Turtle Mountain, reflecting their ability to execute plays and convert scoring opportunities. Conversely, Turtle Mountain’s lower scoring average points to challenges in offensive efficiency.
Performance Against Common Opponents
Both teams have faced a range of shared opponents, providing insight into their comparative strength:
- Turtle Mountain: 1-4 record against common opponents
- Killdeer: 2-0 record against common opponents
Results vs. Shared Opponents:
- Dunseith:
- Turtle Mountain lost narrowly (78-75) in a high-scoring game.
- Killdeer secured a dominant victory (52-36), emphasizing their defensive capabilities.
- Beulah:
- Turtle Mountain suffered a heavy defeat (62-38).
- Killdeer’s performance against Beulah is yet to be seen, but their momentum suggests a strong showing.
Killdeer’s superior results against shared opponents demonstrate their edge in consistency and adaptability.
Head-to-Head Matchups and Trends
While the two teams have yet to face each other this season, their overall trends suggest Killdeer will enter any matchup as the favorite. Turtle Mountain’s struggles at home (0-2) and overall difficulties with in-state games (1-6) contrast sharply with Killdeer’s dominant 4-1 in-state record.
Key Takeaways
- Killdeer’s Strong Start
Killdeer has solidified itself as a team to watch with a balanced offense and defense, as shown by their impressive point differential (PF: 323, PA: 204). - Turtle Mountain’s Areas for Improvement
Turtle Mountain’s defensive struggles (506 points allowed across seven games) and inability to capitalize on home-court advantage highlight areas that need addressing. - Upcoming Challenges
Both teams will have opportunities to adjust and improve as the season continues. Turtle Mountain, in particular, will need to find consistency to compete with stronger opponents like Killdeer.
In summary, Killdeer is on track to continue its successful season, while Turtle Mountain faces an uphill battle to turn things around. Should these two teams meet later in the season, fans can expect Killdeer to have the upper hand based on current form and statistical dominance.
