The Mt. Pleasant Varsity Basketball Team (Providence, RI) will host Smithfield (Esmond, RI) for a conference game on Thursday, February 6, 2025, at 6:00 PM.

Game Details:

• Matchup: Smithfield vs. Mt. Pleasant
• Date: Thursday, February 6, 2025
• Time: 6:00 PM
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• Location: Mt. Pleasant High School, Providence, RI

Smithfield vs. Mt. Pleasant: A Comparative Look at Their 2024-2025 Basketball Seasons

As the 2024-2025 basketball season enters its final stretch, two teams from Rhode Island, Smithfield and Mt. Pleasant, have had a season of contrasting fortunes. While Smithfield has faced more challenges, Mt. Pleasant has managed to secure a stronger position in the league standings. Let’s break down the performance of both teams and see how they stack up against each other.

Smithfield’s Struggles and Statistics

Smithfield’s season has been tough. With an overall record of 3-12, the team has been unable to gain much traction. Their performance in the league has been even more challenging, with a 2-12 record, and they’ve faced a tough road in both home and away games. At home, they’ve managed only 2 wins out of 7 games, and away they’ve secured just 1 win out of 6. This gives Smithfield a winning percentage of .200 and a league win percentage of .143.

Despite these struggles, Smithfield has been competitive in their games, averaging 50.6 points per game. Their scoring shows a steady increase throughout the four quarters, starting with 13.4 in the first, and peaking at 15.8 in the third quarter before slightly dipping to 15.2 in the fourth. The team’s overall points scored in the season stand at 759, while they’ve allowed 936 points, showing an imbalance in their games.

Mt. Pleasant: A More Competitive Season

On the other hand, Mt. Pleasant has been more successful, finishing the season so far with a 9-8 overall record. They’ve managed to maintain a .529 winning percentage, with a better showing in the league, having won 2 out of 10 league games for a .200 league percentage. They’ve performed significantly better at home, securing 4 wins out of 9 games, and away they have an impressive 5-3 record.

Mt. Pleasant’s team has scored an average of 49.9 points per game, with their scoring showing a steady increase, much like Smithfield, but with a sharper final-quarter jump of 16.3 points. Their points scored in total for the season stand at 849, with points allowed at 841, showing that they’ve managed to maintain a more balanced game.

Common Opponents

Both teams have faced a few of the same opponents this season, and this provides some insight into how they stack up in direct competition. Smithfield has struggled against their common opponents, failing to secure a win, posting a 0-11 record. In contrast, Mt. Pleasant has been able to achieve a 2-7 record against those same opponents.

A closer look at their results shows that both teams suffered losses to the likes of Central, Classical, East Providence, Barrington, North Kingstown, and La Salle Academy, among others. However, Mt. Pleasant has been able to secure wins over North Kingstown (55-51) and Cumberland (51-49), showing that they have the ability to rise above competition when it counts.

Key Players and Matchups

Looking ahead, both teams will have the opportunity to face off in future games. The final matchups between Smithfield and Mt. Pleasant will be crucial for both teams as they look to finish the season on a high note. Key players on both teams will need to step up and make an impact to improve their win totals and refine their performances for the future.

For Smithfield, improvement in defense and greater consistency in scoring will be pivotal if they want to close the gap between themselves and Mt. Pleasant. Meanwhile, Mt. Pleasant will need to maintain their solid performance and continue to execute in tight games, especially during away matchups.

Conclusion

As the season comes to a close, Smithfield and Mt. Pleasant find themselves in contrasting positions. Smithfield will likely be looking to rebuild and gain valuable experience, while Mt. Pleasant can look to build on their stronger campaign and use their wins to gain confidence for the future. With both teams continuing to learn from each game, the final stretch of the season promises to be an exciting finish.