The Russia (OH) varsity basketball team will play a neutral tournament game against Bellefontaine (OH) today at 7 p.m.
Here’s what you need Basketball to know:
What: Ohio High School Basketball
Who: Russia vs Bellefontaine
When: Friday, December 27, 2024
Time: 7:00. p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch Here
Bellefontaine vs. Russia: A 2024-2025 Basketball Season Comparison
As the 2024-2025 basketball season unfolds, the Bellefontaine and Russia teams have showcased impressive performances, each with their unique strengths and challenges. Let’s take a closer look at the rankings, records, and scoring trends for both teams, comparing their overall performance, conference play, and individual scoring averages.
Bellefontaine (24-25) Season Overview
Record Breakdown:
- Overall Record: 3-2
- Conference Record: 1-1
- Home Record: 2-1
- Away Record: 1-1
- Winning Percentage: .600
- Conference Winning Percentage: .500
- Points For (PF): 290
- Points Against (PA): 262
Bellefontaine has experienced a solid start to the season with a 3-2 overall record, boasting a .600 win percentage. Their conference record sits at .500 (1-1), showing competitive play within their league. The team has been particularly strong at home, with a 2-1 record, but faces more challenges when on the road, evidenced by their 1-1 away record. Despite some ups and downs, Bellefontaine has maintained an average of 58.0 points per game (PPG) across the season, though their defense has been somewhat leaky, allowing 262 points in total.
Russia (24-25) Season Overview
Record Breakdown:
- Overall Record: 7-0
- Conference Record: 4-0
- Home Record: 5-0
- Away Record: 2-0
- Winning Percentage: 1.000
- Conference Winning Percentage: 1.000
- Points For (PF): 406
- Points Against (PA): 236
On the other hand, Russia has been dominant in the 2024-2025 season, going undefeated with a perfect 7-0 record, including a flawless 4-0 mark in conference play. The team has proven itself to be formidable on both home and away courts, with a 5-0 home record and an impressive 2-0 mark on the road. With an average of 58.0 points per game (PPG), Russia has maintained offensive firepower while also keeping their opponents in check, with only 236 points allowed.
Scoring Trends and Breakdown
Both teams are averaging 58.0 points per game this season, though their scoring distribution and methods vary slightly. Here’s a closer look at their scoring trends across each quarter:
- Bellefontaine: Scoring averages are not broken down by quarter in the provided data, but the overall points per game reflect their balanced offense, contributing steadily across the game.
- Russia: Russia’s scoring shows a steady progression through the quarters:
- Q1: 18.5
- Q2: 15.3
- Q3: 11.8
- Q4: 13.8
- Final: 58.0 PPG
This breakdown suggests that Russia excels in the opening half of games, often establishing a strong lead early on. Their third quarter numbers dip slightly, but they recover in the fourth quarter to maintain their high-scoring average.
Record Comparison
- Head-to-Head: The two teams have not yet faced off in the 2024-2025 season, so the head-to-head record remains even at 0-0.
- Non-League Play: Bellefontaine has a solid 2-1 non-league record, while Russia remains undefeated in their non-league matchups at 3-0.
- In-State vs. Out-of-State: Both teams have shown strength within their state. Bellefontaine holds a 3-2 record in-state, while Russia has a perfect 7-0 in-state record. Neither team has played any out-of-state games yet this season.
Conclusion
As the season progresses, both Bellefontaine and Russia are looking to strengthen their records, with Russia leading the way as an undefeated powerhouse. Bellefontaine has shown competitive promise but will need to improve its consistency, especially in away games and conference matchups. Meanwhile, Russia’s combination of offensive efficiency and defensive discipline makes them a team to watch in the latter part of the season. If these two teams meet later in the season, it could be a thrilling matchup, with both squads bringing their best to the court.
