The Minot (ND) varsity basketball team will play a home conference game against Bismarck (ND) on Friday, January 17, 2025, at 7:45 PM.

Game Details
Bismarck vs Minot Basketball
Date: Friday, January 17, 2025
Time: 7:45 PM

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Basketball Showdown: Bismarck vs. Minot – A Season of Rivalry and High Stakes

As the basketball season continues, the intense rivalry between Bismarck and Minot showcases both teams’ impressive performances. With their most recent face-off leaving an 83-66 victory in Minot’s favor, the tension is high as these two North Dakota basketball powerhouses prepare to meet again. Let’s break down the key details from their current season records, stats, and the looming matchups ahead.

Team Overview

Both Bismarck and Minot have posted strong performances in the 2024-2025 season. Bismarck currently holds a 6-2 record overall, including a 3-2 district performance, and they’ve shown resilience in both home and away games with a win percentage of .750. With 689 points scored and 531 points allowed, their offense has been strong, averaging 86.1 points per game.

Minot, on the other hand, leads with an 11-4 overall record, 6-3 in district play. Their offense has been even more potent, scoring 1,152 points and allowing 863, with an average of 76.8 points per game. The team’s performance at home and away has been equally balanced, maintaining a .733 overall win percentage. Minot has an edge in district play with a .667 win rate.

Recent Rivalry

The rivalry between Bismarck and Minot reached a new chapter on December 20, 2024, when Minot defeated Bismarck 83-66 in their first meeting of the season. The game saw Minot dominate, and it will certainly fuel both teams as they prepare for their upcoming matches. The next game between the two will take place on January 17, 2025, at Minot, with another highly anticipated encounter scheduled for January 31, 2025, in Bismarck.

Common Opponents

Looking at their shared opponents, Bismarck has a strong 5-1 record, while Minot has gone 7-4 against the same teams. Notably, both teams have faced off against Mandan, Williston, Jamestown, Dickinson, and Legacy, among others, with mixed results. The performances against these teams reflect the competitive nature of both squads.

Bismarck recently enjoyed commanding victories over West Fargo (98-75) and St. Mary’s Central (103-54), and they also triumphed over Legacy 86-63. However, their most recent loss came in a tight 65-61 game against Mandan on December 17, 2024. Minot’s win-loss ratio against common opponents is equally impressive, with wins over Sheyenne (84-49) and Dickinson (95-40), but also a tough loss to Mandan (83-71) on January 3, 2025.

The Road Ahead

Both teams are set for a challenging second half of the season. Bismarck will look to build momentum with matchups against Century, Jamestown, and Dickinson, while Minot has similarly tough challenges ahead, including games against Legacy, Century, and St. Mary’s Central. As the district and non-league games unfold, each team will need to stay sharp and consistent to secure their playoff spots.

Head-to-Head Matchups

The games between Bismarck and Minot in the 2024-2025 season will remain the most anticipated. Their first game saw Minot come out on top, but with Bismarck gearing up for a fierce rematch, the second half of the season promises even more drama. Both teams are aiming to outshine each other not only in head-to-head matchups but also in their district standings and overall league rankings.

As of now, Minot holds the upper hand in their most recent encounter, but with several games remaining in their schedule, Bismarck is more than capable of making a strong comeback. For fans, it’s clear that this rivalry is far from over, and both teams are vying for supremacy as they enter the next chapter of their 2024-2025 basketball season.