The North Providence (RI) varsity basketball team will host Tiverton (RI) in a home conference game on Friday, January 17, 2025, at 7:00 PM.

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What: Rhode Island High School Basketball
Who: North Providence vs Tiverton
When: Friday, January 17, 2025
Time: 7:00. p.m. ET
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Tiverton vs. North Providence: A 2024-2025 Basketball Season Comparison

The 2024-2025 basketball season has brought contrasting results for Tiverton and North Providence, two Rhode Island teams vying for success in their respective leagues. With each team showcasing different levels of performance, the numbers paint a clear picture of their strengths, challenges, and overall progress.

Tiverton’s Struggles

Tiverton’s season has been a tough one. As of January 2025, they sit at 0-10-1 overall, with a winless 0-3 league record. Their difficulties are clear across the board. On the road, they’ve only managed a single draw in a 0-6 away record, while their neutral site performance has been similarly bleak (0-2-1). The team’s scoring has been modest, with an average of just 38 points per game. Their offensive struggles have been apparent in their games, as they often fall short of their opponents’ totals, such as in their most recent loss to Middletown, 47-46.

While their record is far from ideal, Tiverton’s average points per game come from solid contributions. Brendan King, the team’s leader, averages 9.9 points per game, a respectable individual effort in an otherwise challenging season. Despite their struggles, the team’s defensive capabilities have kept their opponents’ scores down to some extent, allowing an average of 565 points throughout the season.

The team’s fate this season is tied to improving their overall consistency and closing out tight games, a challenge they’ve faced in their losses to teams like East Providence (50-42), South Kingstown (55-48), and Chariho (61-33).

North Providence’s Strong Campaign

On the flip side, North Providence has excelled in their 2024-2025 campaign. With an 8-1 overall record, including a 7-1 mark in league play, they have proven themselves as a dominant force. Their success has been built on balanced play both at home and on the road. They’re perfect at home with a 2-0 record and have an impressive 6-1 performance on the road, showing resilience in away environments.

The team’s scoring has been equally impressive, averaging a solid 55.2 points per game, a significant difference from Tiverton’s 38 points per game. North Providence’s offensive consistency has allowed them to maintain control of most of their matchups, as demonstrated in their victories over East Greenwich (55-38), Cranston West (68-53), and Rogers (52-42).

Bringing experience and leadership to the court, North Providence’s success also comes from their ability to turn losses into learning opportunities. For instance, their recent loss to South Kingstown (61-36) was an outlier in an otherwise dominant season, showing that even the best can have off nights.

Head-to-Head and Common Opponents

When comparing both teams against common opponents, North Providence has stood out significantly. While Tiverton is 0-4 against these shared teams, North Providence has posted a 4-1 record, showcasing their superiority in matchups against East Providence, Chariho, South Kingstown, and Middletown.

Tiverton’s closest games came against Middletown, where they narrowly lost 47-46, and South Kingstown (55-48). However, for North Providence, even in their lone loss to South Kingstown, they were competitive. The ability to win against strong teams sets North Providence apart in the league.

Key Takeaways

• Tiverton’s Challenges: With a winless record so far, Tiverton will need to reassess their strategies, especially on offense, where they average only 38 points per game. Consistency and tightening their defense will be critical for any future success.
• North Providence’s Dominance: With an impressive 8-1 record, North Providence looks poised to continue their strong performance, with key wins across various competitions. They’ve been able to dominate offensively, averaging over 55 points per game, and their overall balance makes them a force to be reckoned with.

The disparity between these two teams in the 2024-2025 season is stark, but it also highlights the potential for growth and the need for Tiverton to find a way to turn their season around. Meanwhile, North Providence looks set to challenge for top honors, continuing their winning ways both in league and non-league games.

As the season progresses, both teams will have more opportunities to make their mark, and it will be interesting to see how their performances evolve over the coming weeks.