The Portsmouth (RI) varsity basketball team will host a home conference game against Tolman (Pawtucket, RI) on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at 6:30 p.m.

Game Details:

• Matchup: Tolman vs Portsmouth
• Date: Thursday, January 23, 2025
• Time: 6:30 p.m.
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Lincoln vs. Smithfield Basketball: A 2024-2025 Season Comparison

As the 2024-2025 high school basketball season continues to unfold, Lincoln and Smithfield have had markedly different experiences. Here’s an in-depth look at how the teams are performing in terms of rankings, records, team statistics, and their performance against common opponents.

Team Overview

Lincoln:

• Record: 8-5 overall, 8-4 in league play
• Home Record: 5-3
• Away Record: 3-2
• Win Percentage: .615
• League Win Percentage: .667
• Points For (PF): 735
• Points Against (PA): 696

Smithfield:

• Record: 2-7 overall, 1-7 in league play
• Home Record: 2-2
• Away Record: 0-5
• Win Percentage: .222
• League Win Percentage: .125
• Points For (PF): 507
• Points Against (PA): 597

While Lincoln is maintaining a solid winning record, especially in league games, Smithfield has faced significant struggles, with just two wins to their name and a poor league record.

Scoring and Team Statistics

When we compare the team scoring averages and key stats, Lincoln has the upper hand in most categories:

Team Scoring Averages:

• Lincoln:
  • Q1: 10.0
  • Q2: 11.0
  • Q3: 15.5
  • Q4: 16.5
  • Final: 56.5
• Smithfield:
  • Q1: 12.3
  • Q2: 13.0
  • Q3: 15.3
  • Q4: 18.0
  • Final: 56.3

Though the two teams score similarly overall, Lincoln tends to come alive in the second half, consistently putting up higher points in the second and fourth quarters.

Key Stats Comparison:

• Points per Game: Lincoln averages 19.1 points per game, while Smithfield’s scoring average remains unspecified.
• Rebounds per Game: Lincoln averages 8.5 rebounds per game.
• Assists per Game: Lincoln leads with 3.5 assists per game.
• Steals per Game: Lincoln is averaging 2.6 steals per game.
• Blocks per Game: Lincoln averages 0.4 blocks per game.

Player Highlights

Lincoln’s Top Performers:

• Gianni Pagios: Averaging 21.5 points per game, Pagios is a major scoring threat for Lincoln.
• Jarett Ohagan: Leading the team with 8.0 rebounds per game.
• Gianni Pagios (Again): Also contributing 4.0 assists per game.
• Andrew Picozzi: Known for his defensive contributions, Picozzi averages 2.7 steals per game.

Smithfield:

• While Smithfield doesn’t have a standout player of Pagios’ caliber, they continue to rely on teamwork to push through tough games.

Common Opponents

Both teams have faced some of the same opponents, with Lincoln coming out ahead in most of these matchups. Here’s a look at how both teams performed against some of these shared opponents:

• Mt. Pleasant: Lincoln won 73-67, while Smithfield has a future game scheduled against them.
• Shea: Lincoln triumphed 58-39 in their most recent match, while Smithfield lost 52-48 earlier in the season.
• Cumberland: Lincoln claimed victory both times they met, with wins of 62-48 and 52-41, whereas Smithfield will face them later in the season.
• North Kingstown: Lincoln won 69-57, while Smithfield lost 71-64.
• East Providence: Lincoln lost 60-53, and Smithfield suffered a 55-48 loss earlier in the season.

Lincoln’s ability to consistently overcome common opponents has bolstered their positive record, while Smithfield has been unable to secure many wins against these teams.

Final Thoughts

While Smithfield has faced significant challenges this season, Lincoln has positioned itself as a strong contender, especially in league play. With a solid win percentage and standout players like Gianni Pagios, they are well-equipped to continue competing at a high level. In contrast, Smithfield will need to make significant improvements to turn their season around, focusing on defense, scoring consistency, and teamwork.