The La Salle Academy (Providence, RI) varsity basketball team will play a home tournament game against Albany Academy for Boys (Albany, NY) today at 6:45 PM.

Matchup Information

• Teams: AAB vs. LSA
• Date & Time: Saturday, January 18, 2025, at 6:45 PM
• Location: La Salle Academy (Providence, RI)
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Albany Academy for Boys vs. La Salle Academy: A Statistical Breakdown

As the 2024-2025 season unfolds, Albany Academy for Boys (NY) and La Salle Academy (RI) have shown their dominance in their respective leagues. Both teams have achieved impressive records and demonstrate strong performance metrics across various statistical categories. Here’s a detailed comparison of these two high-achieving teams based on their rankings, performance, and scoring averages.

Albany Academy for Boys (24-25)

• Rankings:
  • Section: 7
  • State: 2
  • State Class: 1
• Overall Record: 12-2
• Home Record: 3-0
• Away Record: 3-2
• Neutral Record: 6-0
• Win Percentage: 85.7%
• Points For (PF): 933
• Points Against (PA): 650

Albany Academy has proven itself a formidable opponent in the 2024-2025 season, boasting a highly impressive overall record of 12-2. What stands out most about Albany Academy is their unblemished neutral court record, going a perfect 6-0. Their solid home and away performance further solidifies their standing as a strong contender, with an overall win percentage of 85.7%. The team averages 66.6 points per game, showcasing a balanced offensive attack throughout the four quarters.

La Salle Academy (24-25)

• Rankings:
  • Division: 1
• Overall Record: 11-1
• League Record: 9-0
• Home Record: 7-0
• Away Record: 4-0
• Neutral Record: 0-1
• Win Percentage: 91.7%
• League Win Percentage: 100%
• Points For (PF): 840
• Points Against (PA): 661

La Salle Academy has had an equally impressive run in the 2024-2025 season, posting a record of 11-1 overall, with a perfect 9-0 record in league play. This performance places them as a dominant force in their division. Despite a lone loss on neutral ground, La Salle excels at home and away games, with an outstanding 7-0 record at home and 4-0 on the road. The team’s ability to score consistently is reflected in their average of 70 points per game, surpassing Albany Academy’s offensive output.

Team Scoring Averages

• Albany Academy for Boys:
  • Q1: 17.7
  • Q2: 17.3
  • Q3: 19.7
  • Q4: 17.3
  • Final: 66.6
• La Salle Academy:
  • Q1: 17.0
  • Q2: 16.7
  • Q3: 24.3
  • Q4: 14.7
  • Final: 70.0

The scoring breakdown of both teams shows their ability to adapt and score across different quarters. Albany Academy has a more balanced scoring distribution, with a slight uptick in the third quarter (19.7 points). In contrast, La Salle Academy displays a high third-quarter scoring average (24.3 points), indicating their ability to make strong adjustments after halftime. Despite this, La Salle Academy has a slightly higher overall scoring average, finishing the game with 70 points compared to Albany Academy’s 66.6 points per game.

Record Breakdown

• Overall:
  • Albany Academy for Boys: 12-2
  • La Salle Academy: 11-1
• League:
  • Albany Academy for Boys: 0-0
  • La Salle Academy: 9-0
• Home:
  • Albany Academy for Boys: 3-0
  • La Salle Academy: 7-0
• Away:
  • Albany Academy for Boys: 3-2
  • La Salle Academy: 4-0
• Neutral:
  • Albany Academy for Boys: 6-0
  • La Salle Academy: 0-1
• Playoff:
  • Both teams remain undefeated in playoff matchups thus far.

Both schools have demonstrated their resilience with solid records both in- and out-of-state. Albany Academy holds a commanding 6-0 neutral court record, which could prove crucial in high-stakes, playoff-type environments. On the other hand, La Salle’s league dominance and perfect home record demonstrate their prowess in their own environment.

Conclusion

The 2024-2025 season has seen Albany Academy for Boys and La Salle Academy emerge as formidable teams in their respective regions, with both schools showcasing impressive statistics in terms of record, performance, and scoring abilities. Albany Academy’s balanced offense and unblemished neutral court record make them a team to watch, while La Salle Academy’s undefeated league record and high-scoring third quarter performance indicate a dynamic and adaptable squad. As both teams progress through the season, their paths may well cross in a high-stakes match-up that promises to be an exciting contest.