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Le Mars vs Lincoln Live Iowa High School Basketball 1/31/2025

Le Mars vs Lincoln Live Iowa High School Basketball 1/31/2025

The Le Mars (IA) varsity basketball team will host a conference game against Lincoln (Council Bluffs, IA) on Friday, January 31, at 7 PM.

Le Mars vs Lincoln Game Info:

What: Iowa High School Basketball
Who: Le Mars (IA) vs Lincoln (IA)
When: Friday, January 31, 2025
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch here

Game preview: Le Mars vs Lincoln

As the high school basketball season progresses, Lincoln (Council Bluffs, IA) and Le Mars (IA) find themselves on opposite ends of the spectrum. With Lincoln boasting an unblemished 14-0 record and Le Mars struggling at 3-9, their upcoming rematch on January 31st promises to be an intriguing matchup.

Team Performance and Records

Lincoln has been dominant throughout the season, maintaining a perfect 10-0 record in conference play and an overall record of 14-0. Their ability to defend home court (8-0) and win on the road (6-0) demonstrates their consistency. In contrast, Le Mars has struggled to find rhythm, with a 3-9 overall record and a 2-6 mark in conference games.

Lincoln’s offensive and defensive superiority is evident, with a total of 971 points scored compared to only 669 points allowed. Meanwhile, Le Mars has been outscored 727 to 786, reflecting their struggles on both ends of the court.

Scoring Averages and Key Players

Lincoln averages 69.4 points per game, compared to Le Mars’ 60.6. Quarter-by-quarter scoring trends indicate that Lincoln maintains consistent scoring throughout, while Le Mars has experienced fluctuations, particularly struggling in the third quarter of their last matchup.

Key contributors for Lincoln include:

  • Creighton Bracker (#12): Leading the team with 16.2 points and 11.1 rebounds per game.
  • Easton Klement (#1): Providing 4.5 assists and 2.2 steals per game.
  • Aiden Sandbothe (#5): Leading in blocks with 0.8 per game.

Le Mars lacks standout statistical leaders, which may be a factor in their struggles this season.

Head-to-Head and Common Opponents

In their previous meeting on December 17th, Lincoln secured a 63-55 victory over Le Mars. While Lincoln led for most of the game, Le Mars staged a late fourth-quarter comeback attempt, outscoring Lincoln 22-20 in the final period.

Against common opponents, Lincoln has dominated with a 9-0 record, whereas Le Mars has only managed a 2-6 record. Key matchups against Sioux City West, Sergeant Bluff-Luton, and Bishop Heelan Catholic further highlight Lincoln’s edge.

Upcoming Matchup Outlook

With Lincoln’s perfect record and superior stats, they enter the January 31st matchup as clear favorites. However, Le Mars has shown flashes of competitiveness, particularly in their recent wins. For Le Mars to have a chance, they will need to contain Creighton Bracker and limit Lincoln’s ability to control the game’s pace.

Will Lincoln extend their undefeated run, or can Le Mars pull off a major upset? Basketball fans will have their eyes on this exciting conference showdown.

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