The Lipscomb Academy (Nashville, TN) varsity basketball team will host Brentwood Academy (Brentwood, TN) for a home conference game today at 7:30 p.m.

Game Details:

• Teams: Brentwood Academy vs. Lipscomb Academy
• Date: Friday, January 17, 2025
• Time: 7:30 p.m.
• Location: Lipscomb Academy
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Game Preview: Brentwood Academy vs. Lipscomb Academy – January 17, 2025

The upcoming basketball game between Brentwood Academy and Lipscomb Academy, two powerhouse schools from the Nashville area, promises to be a thrilling match as they clash in a crucial conference game. The game is scheduled for tonight, January 17, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. at Lipscomb Academy in Nashville, TN.

Team Records and Season Performance

• Brentwood Academy: Currently holding a 10-8 overall record (1-2 in district play), Brentwood has faced a mix of ups and downs this season. With a solid 3-3 home record and a 5-1 away record, the team has shown resilience in away games. However, they’ve struggled in district games, posting just a .333 district win percentage. The team’s points for (PF) stands at 1,124, while their points against (PA) is slightly higher at 1,043, revealing a modest scoring margin of +81.
• Lipscomb Academy: On the other side, Lipscomb has been exceptional, boasting a 13-3 overall record (2-1 in district play). The team has excelled both at home, with a 5-1 home record, and on the road, with a 5-1 away record. Their district win percentage of .667 is strong, and their overall performance shows a well-rounded offensive and defensive balance. Lipscomb has scored 986 points and allowed 868, showcasing a more consistent scoring margin of +118.

Scoring Averages

The game promises to showcase two teams with slightly different offensive strategies:

• Brentwood Academy averages 10.3 points in the first quarter and builds its offense as the game progresses, ending with an average of 62.4 points per game. Their scoring output spikes in the fourth quarter, where they average 23.8 points per game, demonstrating their ability to make up ground late in contests.
• Lipscomb Academy, with a balanced offensive approach, scores 13.0 points in the first quarter and maintains consistent scoring throughout the game. Their overall scoring average is 61.6 points per game, and they have a notable uptick in scoring in the second and third quarters, averaging 16.2 and 16.0 points, respectively.

Head-to-Head Breakdown

Both teams are coming off a series of challenging matchups with common opponents:

• Brentwood Academy has a 1-2 record against common opponents such as Father Ryan, Christ Presbyterian Academy, and Pope John Paul II. Most recently, they lost to Father Ryan (54-47) and Pope John Paul II (67-53), while securing a 57-53 win over Christ Presbyterian Academy.
• Lipscomb Academy has a 2-1 record against those same teams. They defeated Christ Presbyterian Academy (54-37) and Pope John Paul II (65-53) but lost to Ensworth (64-48).

This season, both teams are looking to solidify their standings, with Brentwood Academy trying to turn their fortunes around in district play and Lipscomb Academy aiming to maintain its dominant form.

Looking Ahead

The rivalry continues as the teams will meet again on February 14, 2025, at Brentwood Academy. This return matchup could be pivotal for both teams as they seek to improve their records and position for postseason play.

With the game starting in just a few hours, fans can expect an exciting and competitive contest between two of the best teams in the area.