The Spencerville (OH) varsity basketball team is set to host Bluffton (OH) for a home conference game today at 7 PM.

Game Details:

• Bluffton vs Spencerville Basketball
• Date & Time: Friday, January 31, 2025, at 7:00 PM
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Bluffton vs. Spencerville Basketball: A Competitive Comparison for the 2024-2025 Season

The 2024-2025 basketball season has seen standout performances from teams like Bluffton and Spencerville, both vying for supremacy in their respective leagues. As the season progresses, these two teams have showcased impressive records, but the nuances of their performances highlight distinct strengths and weaknesses. Let’s dive into a comparative look at both squads.

Team Records & Performance Overview

Bluffton enters the season with a solid overall record of 12-4, boasting a .750 win percentage. In conference play, they’ve gone 2-2, showing a balanced performance both at home and on the road. On the other hand, Spencerville has been nothing short of dominant, with a stellar 15-1 record and a perfect 4-0 mark in the conference. Their impressive win percentage of .938 and undefeated conference performance underline their dominance throughout the season.

• Bluffton:
  • Overall: 12-4
  • Conference: 2-2
  • Home: 6-2
  • Away: 3-1
  • Neutral: 3-1
  • Points Scored (PF): 1,083
  • Points Allowed (PA): 735
• Spencerville:
  • Overall: 15-1
  • Conference: 4-0
  • Home: 9-0
  • Away: 6-1
  • Neutral: 0-0
  • Points Scored (PF): 988
  • Points Allowed (PA): 711

Scoring Averages

When it comes to scoring averages, Bluffton edges ahead, particularly in the later stages of the game. Their scoring is spread fairly evenly throughout each quarter:

• Bluffton:
  • Q1: 10.0
  • Q2: 12.0
  • Q3: 15.0
  • Q4: 20.0
  • OT1: 3.0
  • Final Average: 67.7

Spencerville, while posting solid numbers, tends to rely on a strong first half, particularly in the opening quarter:

• Spencerville:
  • Q1: 18.7
  • Q2: 15.0
  • Q3: 17.3
  • Q4: 13.7
  • Final Average: 61.8

Common Opponents

One of the key ways to evaluate the relative strength of teams is by comparing their performances against common opponents. Both Bluffton and Spencerville have faced several teams with notable outcomes:

• Bluffton holds a 2-3 record against their common opponents.
• Spencerville has a much stronger 6-1 record in these matchups.

Looking at some of the head-to-head games between Bluffton and Spencerville’s common opponents:

• On 12/13/24, Bluffton defeated Jefferson 84-50, while Spencerville also beat Jefferson 65-42 on 1/17/25.
• Bluffton’s 1/28/24 matchup against Arlington ended in a narrow 55-53 loss, while Spencerville had a decisive win over Arlington 47-27 on 1/18/25.
• Both teams faced Crestview, but while Bluffton lost 70-64 on 1/10/25, Spencerville overcame Crestview 54-43 earlier in the season (12/13/24).

Breakdown by Record

Bluffton:

• Non-League: 9-1
• Home: 6-2
• Away: 3-1

Spencerville:

• Non-League: 11-1
• Home: 9-0
• Away: 6-1

Spencerville’s 9-0 home record stands out as particularly impressive, further cementing their dominance in their own gym. Bluffton’s ability to perform on the road, with a 3-1 record, speaks to their resilience in hostile environments.

Conclusion

While Bluffton has shown commendable consistency and depth, particularly with their strong scoring in the second half of games, Spencerville’s unblemished record in the conference and across common opponents marks them as the more dominant force this season. Their ability to close games out efficiently, especially at home, provides them a strong foundation heading into the latter part of the season.

Fans of both teams should look forward to the remaining matchups as both squads continue their quests for excellence, with Bluffton looking to build on their momentum and Spencerville aiming to maintain their undefeated streak in the conference.