The Cumberland High School varsity basketball team will host a home conference game against Shea from Pawtucket, RI, on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at 7:00 PM.

Matchup Details:

• Shea vs. Cumberland
• Date: Thursday, January 23, 2025
• Time: 7:00 PM
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A Close Look at the 2024-2025 Basketball Seasons for Shea and Cumberland High Schools

As the 2024-2025 basketball season continues to unfold, two local high schools, Shea and Cumberland, have delivered an interesting contrast in performance. While both teams have faced challenges, their outcomes reflect distinct trends and patterns that are shaping their seasons. Here’s a breakdown of the teams’ records, stats, and their head-to-head performances.

Team Records:

Shea High School (24-25)

• Overall Record: 6-6
• League Record: 5-6
• Home Record: 1-4
• Away Record: 5-2
• Win Percentage: .500
• League Win Percentage: .455
• Points For (PF): 602
• Points Against (PA): 658

Cumberland High School (24-25)

• Overall Record: 2-10
• League Record: 1-9
• Home Record: 2-5
• Away Record: 0-5
• Win Percentage: .167
• League Win Percentage: .100
• Points For (PF): 611
• Points Against (PA): 708

Shea boasts a balanced record with a solid performance on the road, which highlights the team’s resilience away from home. In contrast, Cumberland has struggled, particularly in league play, leading to a challenging season so far. Despite similar scoring numbers (Shea with 602 points and Cumberland with 611), Cumberland has allowed more points (708), which has likely contributed to their difficulties.

Team Scoring Averages:

Both teams have similar points per game totals, with Shea averaging 50.2 points per game and Cumberland slightly ahead at 50.9. However, the breakdown of scoring by quarters shows a difference in how the teams close games:

• Shea:
  • Q1: 11.3
  • Q2: 12.3
  • Q3: 10.7
  • Q4: 11.0
  • Final: 50.2
• Cumberland:
  • Q1: 12.5
  • Q2: 13.5
  • Q3: 16.0
  • Q4: 9.0
  • Final: 50.9

Cumberland has been strong in the third quarter, averaging 16.0 points, but they have faltered in the final quarter, where they score only 9.0 points per game. Shea, on the other hand, has shown more consistent scoring throughout the game, especially in the second quarter, helping them maintain a steady performance.

Common Opponents:

Both teams have faced several common opponents this season. Here’s a look at their results:

• Shea vs. Common Opponents: 4-6
• Cumberland vs. Common Opponents: 1-6

While both teams have struggled against shared opponents, Shea has had a relatively better record. This includes notable wins over Lincoln and Johnston, while Cumberland has yet to secure a victory against these teams.

Head-to-Head:

So far, Shea has performed better in their matchups against shared opponents, and the overall trend points to Shea being the stronger team this season. However, it’s worth noting that both teams are still facing several games ahead, including matchups against teams like Mt. Pleasant, Smithfield, and Classical.

Upcoming Games to Watch:

• Shea: February 4 vs. Mt. Pleasant; February 12 vs. Classical
• Cumberland: January 29 vs. Mt. Pleasant; February 4 vs. Smithfield

As the season progresses, both teams will look to refine their strategies, with Shea aiming to improve its home performance and Cumberland focusing on finding consistency across all quarters of the game.

Conclusion:

The 2024-2025 basketball seasons for Shea and Cumberland provide a study in contrasts. Shea’s ability to perform better away from home and their more consistent scoring make them the stronger team so far. Cumberland, while struggling with a losing record, is still looking for signs of improvement, especially as they try to address their inconsistencies on both sides of the ball. As the season unfolds, these teams’ upcoming matchups could provide further insights into their development and potential for success.