The Our Redeemer’s Christian varsity basketball team (Minot, ND) will host Des Lacs-Burlington (Des Lacs, ND) in a home non-conference game today at 2:30 PM.

Matchup Details:
🏀 Teams: Des Lacs-Burlington @ Our Redeemer’s Christian
📅 Date: Saturday, February 1, 2025
⏰ Time: 2:30 PM
📍 Location: Our Redeemer’s Christian (Minot, ND)

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Des Lacs-Burlington vs. Our Redeemer’s Christian: A 2024-2025 Basketball Showdown

As the 2024-2025 basketball season progresses, two teams from North Dakota are beginning to make their mark: Des Lacs-Burlington and Our Redeemer’s Christian. Despite having differing records and playing styles, both teams bring a competitive edge to the court. Here’s a breakdown of how these teams are performing and how they compare to each other as they continue their respective campaigns.

Team Records:

• Des Lacs-Burlington (24-25)
  • Overall Record: 5-9
  • District Record: 0-1
  • Home Record: 2-3
  • Away Record: 3-6
  • Win %: .357
  • District %: .000
  • Points For (PF): 786
  • Points Against (PA): 786

Des Lacs-Burlington has had a challenging season, with an overall record of 5-9 and a district mark of 0-1. Despite their struggles, they have managed to score an equal number of points for and against (786), which suggests that their losses have been close and their offense can sometimes keep up with their opponents. However, their win percentage sits at just .357, and they’ve been more successful at home with a 2-3 record compared to their 3-6 away games.

• Our Redeemer’s Christian (24-25)
  • Overall Record: 13-3
  • District Record: 5-3
  • Home Record: 6-1
  • Away Record: 2-0
  • Neutral Record: 5-2
  • Win %: .812
  • District %: .625
  • Points For (PF): 1,081
  • Points Against (PA): 672

On the other hand, Our Redeemer’s Christian has been enjoying a very successful season, boasting an impressive 13-3 overall record and a solid district record of 5-3. Their offense has been firing on all cylinders, putting up 1,081 points while limiting opponents to just 672 points. With a win percentage of .812, Our Redeemer’s Christian has consistently shown its strength, particularly at home (6-1) and away (2-0), and has also had success on neutral grounds with a 5-2 record.

Scoring Averages:

• Des Lacs-Burlington: 56.1 points per game
• Our Redeemer’s Christian: 67.6 points per game

Our Redeemer’s Christian has been the more potent offensive team this season, averaging 67.6 points per game, significantly higher than Des Lacs-Burlington’s average of 56.1 points. This offensive edge has been a key factor in their success, helping them achieve a better win percentage and consistency throughout the season.

Head-to-Head with Common Opponents:

Both teams have faced several common opponents this season, but the outcomes have differed.

• Des Lacs-Burlington: 1-3 in common matchups.
• Our Redeemer’s Christian: 3-3 in common matchups.

For example, Des Lacs-Burlington played Velva on December 14, 2024, and lost 74-54, while Our Redeemer’s Christian faced Velva on January 24, 2025, winning 64-53. This indicates that Our Redeemer’s Christian has been more successful in games against similar competition.

Another notable result is the performance against Hazen. Des Lacs-Burlington defeated Hazen 66-27 on December 21, 2024, while Our Redeemer’s Christian also triumphed over Hazen 67-49 on December 27, 2024, though by a narrower margin.

Performance by Quarter:

Looking at their scoring breakdowns across the four quarters:

• Des Lacs-Burlington: Scoring data unavailable, but their final average is 56.1 points per game.
• Our Redeemer’s Christian: Averaging 10.0 points in the first quarter, 12.0 in the second, 16.0 in the third, and 20.0 in the fourth. Their scoring increases as the game progresses, with the highest output coming in the fourth quarter, suggesting a strong finish to their games.

Upcoming Matchups and Opportunities:

• Des Lacs-Burlington: The team will look to improve their standing, especially with upcoming games like the one against South Prairie/Max on February 14, 2025.
• Our Redeemer’s Christian: With a solid record and consistent performances, Our Redeemer’s Christian will continue their push for the playoffs, particularly as they head into games against teams like Mohall/Lansford/Sherwood on February 4, 2025.

Conclusion:

While Des Lacs-Burlington has shown moments of promise this season, it has struggled to convert those into wins. With a relatively equal points-for and points-against tally, their challenge will be tightening up their defense and maintaining consistent scoring.

In contrast, Our Redeemer’s Christian has built on a strong offensive game and a solid defense to secure their place at the top of the standings. Their ability to finish strong in the fourth quarter and dominate against common opponents sets them apart as one of the top teams this season.

Both teams will have opportunities to adjust and grow as they continue their campaigns, but as of now, Our Redeemer’s Christian seems poised to make a deeper run into the postseason.