The Cameron (WI) varsity basketball team will host a home conference game against Northwestern (Maple, WI) today at 7 p.m.

Here’s what you need to know:

What: Wisconsin High School Basketball
Who: Northwestern vs Cameron
When: Friday, January 10, 2025
Time: 7:00. p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch here

Game Preview: Northwestern vs Cameron

As the 2024-2025 Wisconsin high school basketball season progresses, a highly anticipated matchup is on the horizon. The Northwestern Tigers (Maple, WI) will face off against the Cameron Comets on January 11, 2025, for an exciting conference game. With both teams showcasing strong early season performances, this game promises to be a pivotal moment in their quest for league dominance.

Team Overview

• Northwestern Tigers
  Northwestern enters the game with a 3-3 overall record and a 2-1 conference record. The Tigers have been consistent in conference play, earning a 67% win rate. Their offensive strength is evident with an average of 68.5 points per game. The team has been solid at home with a 3-1 record but has struggled on the road, where they are 0-1.
  • Overall Record: 3-3
  • Conference Record: 2-1
  • Points Scored (PF): 411
  • Points Allowed (PA): 371
• Cameron Comets
  Cameron, with a 7-2 overall record and an impressive 4-1 conference record, has been dominant so far this season. The Comets have shown resilience in both home and away games, boasting a strong 0.800 conference win percentage. Their offense has also been productive, averaging 57.9 points per game, slightly trailing Northwestern’s scoring output.
  • Overall Record: 7-2
  • Conference Record: 4-1
  • Points Scored (PF): 521
  • Points Allowed (PA): 397

Head-to-Head Breakdown

Tonight’s game will be the first of two meetings between the two teams, with the rematch scheduled for February 18, 2025, at Northwestern. With both teams being highly competitive in their conference, this matchup will be important for the standings.

Looking at common opponents, both teams have faced similar challenges, with Cameron holding a 4-1 record against mutual rivals, while Northwestern has gone 2-1. This difference in head-to-head records might indicate Cameron’s slight edge in experience against these common foes.

• Common Opponent Record Comparison
  • Northwestern: 2-1
  • Cameron: 4-1

Key Matchups

Several games earlier in the season could shed light on how these teams will fare against each other:

• Northwestern vs. Barron (December 5, 2024): Northwestern lost a tough game 73-61 to Barron, while Cameron also lost to Barron in their matchup (64-48).
• Northwestern vs. St. Croix Falls (December 10, 2024): Northwestern claimed a strong 65-46 win, while Cameron similarly defeated St. Croix Falls 58-46 on December 5, 2024.
• Northwestern vs. Hayward (December 13, 2024): Northwestern dominated Hayward 90-69, and Cameron will face Hayward on January 16, 2025.

Looking Ahead

As the Tigers and Comets square off today, both teams will be looking to assert themselves as top contenders in their conference. With Cameron holding a better overall record and more consistent conference play, they come in as slight favorites. However, Northwestern’s ability to score in bunches and its solid home court advantage could make this a closer contest than expected.

Basketball fans in both schools and across Wisconsin will be eagerly watching this thrilling match. Whether it’s the balanced scoring of Northwestern or the dominant performances from Cameron, one thing is certain—this will be a game to remember!