The Oceanside Collegiate Academy (Mt. Pleasant, SC) varsity basketball team will play against New Rochelle (NY) in a home tournament game today at 4:15 PM.

Here’s what you need Basketball to know:

What: South Carolina High School Basketball
Who: Oceanside Collegiate Academy vs New Rochelle
When: Saturday, December 28, 2024,
Time: 4:15. p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch Here

Analyzing the 2024-2025 Season: New Rochelle vs. Oceanside Collegiate Academy

The 2024-2025 basketball season has seen some compelling matchups, particularly between teams like New Rochelle and Oceanside Collegiate Academy. With contrasting records, styles of play, and performance metrics, both teams have set the stage for exciting matchups ahead. Let’s take a deeper dive into their current standings, records, and how they compare across various categories.

Team Overview

New Rochelle (24-25):
New Rochelle’s season record currently stands at 1-1, with a balanced performance at home and on the road. Their two games thus far have resulted in a mix of outcomes: a loss to Covenant Day (57-48) and a win against James Madison. The team has shown they are capable of holding their own on both sides of the court, with a scoring average of 57.0 points per game.

Oceanside Collegiate Academy (24-25):
Oceanside Collegiate Academy, on the other hand, has an impressive record of 10-1. The team has been dominant at home (4-1), away (3-0), and in neutral-site games (3-0), with a remarkable win percentage of .909. Their offensive output is strong, averaging 53.6 points per game, and they have had success against common opponents, securing a 1-0 record when facing shared adversaries like James Madison.

Scoring Breakdown

When comparing how each team performs in each quarter, it becomes clear that Oceanside Collegiate Academy has a consistent scoring output, averaging over 13 points each quarter. Their highest-scoring period is Q2 with 14.0 points, showing their ability to step up after the first quarter. Their balanced scoring across all quarters leads to a relatively high final score of 53.6 points per game.

On the other hand, New Rochelle’s scoring distribution isn’t available in terms of individual quarters but they end their games with an average of 57.0 points per game. This places them slightly ahead of Oceanside in terms of overall scoring, but the consistency that Oceanside has shown across the full game should not be overlooked.

Common Opponents

Both teams faced similar opponents this season, with shared matchups against Covenant Day and James Madison. In their game against Covenant Day, New Rochelle suffered a loss with a final score of 57-48. Conversely, Oceanside Collegiate Academy faced Covenant Day just days later and, although the result isn’t available yet, it’ll be interesting to see if they can outperform New Rochelle’s efforts.

Their matchup against James Madison saw New Rochelle secure a victory, while Oceanside also came out on top in their contest against James Madison. Oceanside’s win over James Madison (44-32) suggests that they may have a more commanding presence in their head-to-head games against common opponents.

Record Breakdown: A Closer Look

New Rochelle’s Performance:

• Overall: 1-1
• League: 0-0
• Non-League: 0-1
• Home: 0-0
• Away: 1-0
• Neutral: 0-1
• Playoffs: N/A

Oceanside Collegiate Academy’s Performance:

• Overall: 10-1
• League: 0-0
• Non-League: 6-1
• Home: 4-1
• Away: 3-0
• Neutral: 3-0
• Playoffs: N/A

Playoff Prospects

Although neither team has yet entered the playoff picture in the 2024-2025 season, Oceanside’s strong record of 10-1, including a perfect 3-0 in neutral-site games, gives them an edge in terms of their ability to handle pressure situations. New Rochelle, with a 1-1 record, still has time to build momentum, but the team will need to address inconsistencies if they want to compete at a higher level in their remaining games.

Conclusion

As both teams continue their seasons, the data shows that Oceanside Collegiate Academy has been a more consistent force with a higher win percentage and stronger results against common opponents. However, New Rochelle still has room to grow and could become a serious contender as the season progresses. Fans can expect competitive games ahead, with Oceanside likely to stay at the forefront due to their solid all-around performances.