The Millbury (MA) varsity basketball team will play a home conference game against Tantasqua Regional (Fiskdale, MA) today at 6:30 p.m.

Millbury vs Tantasqua Regional Game Info:

What: Massachusetts High School Basketball
Who: Millbury (MA) vs Tantasqua Regional (MA)
When: Friday, January 3, 2025
Time: 6:30 p.m. ET
Where: Millbury High School
Live stream: Watch here

Game preview: Gunter vs Tantasqua Regional

As the 2024-2025 basketball season progresses, Tantasqua Regional and Millbury have made strong impressions in their respective leagues, demonstrating competitive play and strong performances. Both teams share similar win percentages and have shown resilience against common opponents, making their upcoming games an exciting prospect for fans and analysts alike.

Team Overview and Records

• Tantasqua Regional holds a 4-2 overall record for the season, boasting a solid win percentage of .667. With a home record of 2-0 and an away record of 2-2, Tantasqua has shown its ability to compete in both familiar and challenging environments. Their total points scored for the season stand at 348, while they’ve allowed 275 points.
• Millbury also maintains a 4-2 record, mirroring Tantasqua’s win percentage of .667. Millbury’s performance has been equally balanced across home (2-0) and away (1-2) games, with a neutral record of 1-0. They’ve scored 322 points this season and allowed 279. However, Millbury has the upper hand in terms of their perfect league record (1.000), demonstrating their strength within their division.

Scoring Averages

• Tantasqua Regional averages an impressive 58.0 points per game, demonstrating a high-scoring offensive system. The specific breakdown of their scoring across quarters is not provided, but their overall offensive output indicates consistency throughout the season.
• Millbury, on the other hand, averages 53.7 points per game. Their scoring by quarters is as follows: 10.3 points in the first, 17.3 in the second, 14.5 in the third, and 12.0 in the fourth. This suggests a strong start and middle performance, but with a slight dip in scoring during the final quarter.

Head-to-Head Record

As of now, Tantasqua and Millbury have yet to meet in the 2024-2025 season, so their head-to-head record is yet to be determined. Their performances against common opponents, however, provide valuable insights into their relative strengths.

Common Opponents and Results

Both teams have faced several common opponents this season, but with different results.

• Tantasqua Regional has an overall record of 3-1 against common opponents, including victories over Southbridge (62-30), Leicester (64-34), and Prouty (77-39). However, they were defeated by Shepherd Hill Regional 56-43 on December 27, 2024.
• Millbury has a 1-0 record against their common opponents so far, with their only head-to-head matchup against Auburn ending in a 73-50 victory on December 19, 2024. Millbury has yet to face the other teams on the list like Tantasqua has, and their upcoming games against teams like Southbridge, Leicester, and Prouty will offer a direct comparison of their performances.

Upcoming Games

The season continues to offer opportunities for both teams to make their mark. Here are some key matchups for each team in the coming weeks:

• Tantasqua Regional:
  • January 6, 2025, vs. Grafton (Home)
  • January 13, 2025, vs. Bartlett (Home)
  • January 16, 2025, vs. Northbridge (Away)
  • January 24, 2025, vs. Uxbridge (Home)
  • January 30, 2025, vs. Oxford (Home)
• Millbury:
  • January 8, 2025, vs. Shepherd Hill Regional (Home)
  • January 16, 2025, vs. Leicester (Home)
  • January 23, 2025, vs. Prouty (Away)
  • January 27, 2025, vs. Uxbridge (Home)
  • February 10, 2025, vs. Grafton (Away)

Both teams have a challenging stretch ahead, but with their current records and strong performances against common opponents, these games will be crucial in determining who will take charge in the second half of the season.

Conclusion

With both Tantasqua Regional and Millbury showing strong performances thus far in the season, fans can expect intense competition when these teams meet on the court. Although Tantasqua has had a slightly more dominant performance in their victories over common opponents, Millbury’s perfect league record and strong showing against Auburn cannot be overlooked. Their upcoming head-to-head battle promises to be a thrilling contest, as both teams fight to maintain their momentum and improve their standing for the remainder of the season.