The La Salle College High School (Wyndmoor, PA) varsity basketball team will host a home conference game against Archbishop Carroll (Radnor, PA) on Friday, January 10, 2025, at 7:00 PM.

Here’s what you need Basketball to know:

What: Pennsylvania High School Basketball
Who: La Salle College vs Archbishop Carroll
When: Friday, January 10, 2025
Time: 7:00. p.m. ET
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Basketball Showdown: Archbishop Carroll vs. La Salle College in 2024-2025 Season

As the 2024-2025 basketball season heats up, two teams in Pennsylvania—Archbishop Carroll and La Salle College—have been drawing attention with their performances. Let’s dive into the details of their season so far, with a breakdown of their records, performances, and common opponents.

Archbishop Carroll (24-25) Overview

Currently, Archbishop Carroll holds a 4-6 overall record, with a disappointing 0-2 in conference play. Despite this, the team has managed to score an average of 73 points per game, with scoring spread evenly across quarters: 18 in each of the first three quarters and 16 in the fourth. However, they have allowed 743 points, averaging 74.3 points per game in defense.

Home & Away Performance

• Home: Archbishop Carroll is 1-2 when playing on their home court.
• Away: They have struggled on the road, with a 0-0 record, suggesting that their away games may yet see improvement.

La Salle College (24-25) Overview

La Salle College has had a much stronger start to the season with an 8-3 overall record, including a perfect 2-0 in conference play. Averaging 67.5 points per game, La Salle has a solid offensive strategy but relies more on balance, with an average of 18.5 points in the first quarter, dropping slightly to 10.5 in the second quarter before picking back up in the final two quarters. With only 666 points allowed, La Salle is also performing well defensively.

Home & Away Performance

• Home: La Salle has been strong at home, with a 4-2 record.
• Away: Their 3-0 road record highlights a team that performs well under away-game pressure.
• Neutral Sites: La Salle’s neutral-site performance stands at 1-1.

Common Opponents: A Tale of Contrast

Both Archbishop Carroll and La Salle College have faced several common opponents this season, but their records against these teams tell a different story.

• Archbishop Carroll has struggled against their common opponents, posting a 0-2 record. Notably, they lost close contests to teams like Roman Catholic (71-53) and Cardinal O’Hara (67-64).
• La Salle College, on the other hand, has dominated these same teams, recording a perfect 2-0 record against common opponents, defeating Roman Catholic and Cardinal O’Hara with relative ease.

Performance Breakdown: Key Matches

Some key matchups between Archbishop Carroll and La Salle College have already taken place or are scheduled in the near future. One of the most telling games is La Salle’s win over Archbishop Ryan (75-64) on January 5th, 2025. On the other hand, Archbishop Carroll will be hoping for a rebound performance in upcoming matches.

Here’s a closer look at their next matchups with shared opponents:

• January 8th, 2025: Archbishop Carroll vs. Archbishop Ryan
• January 5th, 2025: La Salle College vs. Archbishop Ryan (Win: 75-64)

Head-to-Head Comparison

Looking at their head-to-head statistics:

• Scoring Averages: Archbishop Carroll is scoring 73 points per game, while La Salle College scores slightly less with 67.5 points per game.
• Defense: Both teams have different defensive strategies. Archbishop Carroll has allowed 743 points so far, with an average of 74.3 points against, while La Salle has allowed just 666 points at an average of 60.5 points per game.
• Home and Away: La Salle has a clear edge when it comes to road games, maintaining a perfect 3-0 record, while Archbishop Carroll has yet to win on the road in the 2024-2025 season.

Outlook for the Remainder of the Season

As the season progresses, both teams will face challenges in their conference matchups and against strong non-league competition. La Salle College has the upper hand with their perfect 2-0 conference record and better performance against common opponents, while Archbishop Carroll must regroup and work on its consistency, particularly in away games and defense.

With the rivalry between these two teams growing, fans can expect a season full of high stakes as both Archbishop Carroll and La Salle College aim to finish strong and make a push for playoff positions. Whether Archbishop Carroll can bounce back or La Salle College maintains its momentum remains to be seen.