The New Albany (IN) varsity basketball team will play a home non-conference game against DuPont Manual (Louisville, KY) on Friday, January 3 at 7 p.m.
New Albany vs DuPont Manual Game Info:
What: Indiana High School Basketball
Who: New Albany (IN) vs DuPont Manual (IN)
When: Friday, January 3, 2025
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Where: Jeffersonville High School
Live stream: Watch here
Game preview: New Albany vs DuPont Manual
As we step into the 2024-2025 basketball season, two teams that stand out in their respective regions are the DuPont Manual High School team from Kentucky and New Albany High School from Indiana. Both teams have shown impressive performances in their early games, showcasing strong records and efficient scoring systems. Here’s a breakdown of how each team has performed so far in the season and how they compare against one another.
DuPont Manual (KY) – 2024-2025 Season Overview
DuPont Manual, currently with an overall record of 7-2, has had a dominant performance in the district with a perfect 2-0 record. The team has been strong both at home (3-1) and on the road (2-0). When facing neutral-site games, they have managed a solid 2-1 record. Their win percentage stands at .778, and they have been especially formidable in district matchups, maintaining a perfect 1.000 record.
In terms of scoring, DuPont Manual averages 77.2 points per game, with a particularly strong third quarter, where they score an average of 15.5 points. They tend to have a balanced offensive approach, with scoring spread across all quarters, but the third quarter appears to be their most productive period.
Key Stats:
- Overall Record: 7-2
- District Record: 2-0
- Home Record: 3-1
- Away Record: 2-0
- Neutral Record: 2-1
- Win Percentage: .778
- Points Scored (PF): 695
- Points Allowed (PA): 542
New Albany (IN) – 2024-2025 Season Overview
On the other side, New Albany High School from Indiana has an even more impressive 6-1 overall record, with a perfect 2-0 record in conference games. They’ve been nearly as strong at home, sporting a 3-1 record, and have also been solid on the road with a 2-0 mark. New Albany has been dominant in their conference matchups, with a 1.000 win percentage. Their overall win percentage is a remarkable .857, reflecting their consistent dominance.
New Albany’s scoring averages show a particularly strong offensive effort, averaging 72.9 points per game. The team excels in the third quarter, where they score an average of 25.5 points, making this period the highest-scoring quarter for them.
Key Stats:
- Overall Record: 6-1
- Conference Record: 2-0
- Home Record: 3-1
- Away Record: 2-0
- Neutral Record: 1-0
- Win Percentage: .857
- Points Scored (PF): 510
- Points Allowed (PA): 445
Team Scoring Breakdown
When comparing the teams’ scoring averages across the four quarters of play, New Albany leads in total points per game, averaging 72.9 compared to DuPont Manual’s 77.2. However, DuPont Manual’s consistency across all quarters and their ability to close games strongly in the final quarter at 11.0 points per quarter give them an edge in certain high-pressure situations.
The first quarter sees both teams starting strong, with New Albany averaging 19.5 points compared to DuPont Manual’s 12.0. DuPont Manual, however, shows a tendency to pick up pace in the second half, particularly in the third quarter where they average 15.5 points. New Albany maintains their offensive intensity throughout, averaging 25.5 points in the third quarter, their highest.
Record Breakdown and Head-to-Head
When analyzing their records, both teams have been impressive, but DuPont Manual has faced more in-state competition, holding a 6-2 record against local teams. New Albany, on the other hand, boasts a 6-1 in-state record, with both teams having similar success against non-league and out-of-state opponents.
Key Takeaways:
- DuPont Manual has a stronger overall scoring average, with 695 points scored so far in the season, while New Albany has scored 510.
- New Albany has had a more dominant conference performance with a perfect 1.000 win percentage, which could give them an edge in league play.
- Both teams have similar strengths in their respective districts, but DuPont Manual’s ability to stay competitive in all quarters and their slight edge in overall points scored might be key differentiators.
As the season progresses, both teams will likely be contenders in their regions, with DuPont Manual’s scoring depth and New Albany’s high-intensity offense making for an exciting head-to-head matchup if they were to meet later in the season.
