The Pine Ridge (SD) varsity basketball team will play a home conference game against Little Wound (Kyle, SD) today at 5:00 PM.

Game Details

• Matchup: Little Wound vs Pine Ridge
• Date: Saturday, January 25, 2025
• Time: 5:00 PM
• Live stream: Watch Here
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Little Wound vs. Pine Ridge: A Statistical Breakdown of Their 2024-2025 Seasons

As the 2024-2025 basketball season unfolds, two teams from the South Dakota Class rankings, Little Wound and Pine Ridge, have been turning heads with their impressive performances. Both teams have shown their skills on the court, but how do they stack up against each other statistically? Let’s dive into the details of their records, scoring averages, and key players, and see how they compare.

Season Records and Performance

• Little Wound:
  • Overall Record: 7-4
  • Region Record: 1-1
  • Home: 3-0
  • Away: 2-3
  • Neutral: 2-1
  • Win %: .636
  • Region Win %: .500
  • Points For (PF): 629
  • Points Against (PA): 612
• Pine Ridge:
  • Overall Record: 8-6
  • Region Record: 1-0
  • Home: 2-0
  • Away: 2-2
  • Neutral: 4-4
  • Win %: .571
  • Region Win %: 1.000
  • Points For (PF): 904
  • Points Against (PA): 774

While both teams have had their share of wins, Little Wound boasts a slightly better win percentage at .636 compared to Pine Ridge’s .571. Pine Ridge has managed to put up more points overall (904 vs. 629), but has allowed significantly more points (774 vs. 612), which suggests that Little Wound may have a slightly stronger defense.

Scoring and Team Statistics

• Little Wound:
  • Points Per Game (PPG): 57.2
  • Rebounds Per Game (RPG): 22.9
  • Assists Per Game (APG): 15.1
  • Steals Per Game (SPG): 10.2
  • Blocks Per Game (BPG): 0.9
• Pine Ridge:
  • Points Per Game (PPG): 64.1
  • Rebounds Per Game (RPG): 19.3
  • Assists Per Game (APG): 17.8
  • Steals Per Game (SPG): 17.8
  • Blocks Per Game (BPG): 0.4

Pine Ridge is the clear winner in terms of scoring, averaging over 64 points per game, compared to Little Wound’s 57.2. However, Little Wound edges out Pine Ridge in defense, with more rebounds per game and steals per game, indicating a more aggressive and defensive-focused approach. The difference in blocks per game is minimal for both teams.

Key Players to Watch

• Little Wound:
  • Top Scorer: Marvin Richard III – 33.0 PPG
  • Top Rebounder: Marvin Richard III – 5.4 RPG
  • Top Assister: Anthony Steele – 5.7 APG
  • Top Stealer: Marvin Richard III – 3.6 SPG
  • Top Blocker: Marvin Richard III – 0.4 BPG
• Pine Ridge:
  • Top Scorer: Marvin Richard III – 33.0 PPG
  • Top Rebounder: Marvin Richard III – 5.4 RPG
  • Top Assister: Anthony Steele – 5.7 APG
  • Top Stealer: Marvin Richard III – 3.6 SPG
  • Top Blocker: Marvin Richard III – 0.4 BPG

Both teams share the same star player, Marvin Richard III, who leads in points, rebounds, assists, steals, and blocks. His all-around performance makes him an indispensable asset for either team.

Common Opponents

Both teams have faced several of the same opponents this season. Here’s a look at their shared matchups:

• Little Wound:
  • 2-3 record against common opponents
  • Notable wins: Mahpiya Luta (66-59), Todd County (55-48)
• Pine Ridge:
  • 3-1 record against common opponents
  • Notable wins: St. Francis Indian (94-64), Todd County (68-52)

Pine Ridge has a more favorable record against these shared teams, with notable wins like their dominant victory over St. Francis Indian. Little Wound, while competitive, has faced tougher losses against some of these common opponents.

Upcoming Matchups

The season isn’t over yet, and both teams have critical games ahead that could shape their playoff potential. Little Wound will face tough competition in games against Lakota Tech and Custer, while Pine Ridge has games against Lakota Tech and St. Francis Indian.

Conclusion

The 2024-2025 basketball season for Little Wound and Pine Ridge has been filled with exciting moments and intense competition. While Pine Ridge may have the edge in scoring and wins against common opponents, Little Wound‘s defensive strength and overall team performance cannot be overlooked. Both teams will continue to evolve as the season progresses, and the head-to-head matchup between these two rivals could be a thrilling one to watch.