The Spencerville (OH) varsity basketball team will play a home non-conference game against Bath (Lima, OH) today at 6 PM.

Game Details:

• Teams: Bath (Lima, OH) vs. Spencerville (OH)
• Date: Saturday, January 11, 2025
• Time: 6:00 PM
• Live stream: Watch Here

Bath vs. Spencerville: A Midseason Basketball Showdown

As the 2024-2025 basketball season progresses, Bath and Spencerville have both made a strong impact in their respective leagues. While Bath stands with a solid 6-4 overall record and a 2-1 conference mark, Spencerville remains undefeated, with a perfect 10-0 record and a flawless 2-0 in the conference. Both teams are proving to be formidable opponents as they make their way through the season, with notable performances, impressive scoring averages, and head-to-head matchups against common opponents.

Team Records & Performance Breakdown

• Bath (24-25)
  • Overall Record: 6-4
  • Conference Record: 2-1
  • Home Record: 2-2
  • Away Record: 4-1
  • Neutral Record: 0-1
  • Win Percentage: .600
  • Conference Win Percentage: .667
  • Points For (PF): 534
  • Points Against (PA): 485
• Spencerville (24-25)
  • Overall Record: 10-0
  • Conference Record: 2-0
  • Home Record: 5-0
  • Away Record: 5-0
  • Neutral Record: 0-0
  • Win Percentage: 1.000
  • Conference Win Percentage: 1.000
  • Points For (PF): 645
  • Points Against (PA): 454

Despite a strong record, Bath has faced challenges in its home games, posting a 2-2 mark at home. However, the team has found success on the road, boasting a 4-1 away record. Their scoring averages are solid, but they will need to improve their performance in both home games and against higher-tier opponents.

Spencerville, on the other hand, has been nothing short of dominant this season. The team is undefeated in both overall and conference play, with perfect records at home, away, and in neutral games. Their offense is explosive, averaging a solid 64.5 points per game, making them one of the highest-scoring teams in the region.

Scoring Averages: A Comparison

• Bath Team Scoring Breakdown:
  • Q1: 8.5 points
  • Q2: 8.3 points
  • Q3: 14.8 points
  • Q4: 11.0 points
  • Final Average: 53.4 points per game
• Spencerville Team Scoring Breakdown:
  • Q1: 20.0 points
  • Q2: 16.0 points
  • Q3: 18.5 points
  • Q4: 13.0 points
  • Final Average: 64.5 points per game

Spencerville’s scoring is particularly notable in the first and second quarters, where they average an impressive 36 points combined. Bath tends to heat up later in the game, especially in the third quarter, where they put up nearly 15 points on average. This late-game surge gives them a fighting chance, but they will need more consistent offense throughout the entire game to compete with high-scoring teams like Spencerville.

Common Opponents: Bath vs. Spencerville

Both Bath and Spencerville have shared opponents during the season, but their outcomes against these teams have been notably different.

• Against Elida:
  • Bath: Lost 45-37 on 11/30/24
  • Spencerville: Won 64-60 on 12/6/24
• Against Ottoville:
  • Bath: Won 62-52 on 12/7/24
  • Spencerville: Won 68-33 on 12/14/24
• Against St. John’s:
  • Bath: Lost 74-51 on 12/21/24
  • Spencerville: Has yet to play St. John’s (upcoming on 1/25/25)
• Against Columbus Grove:
  • Bath: Won 54-46 on 1/2/25
  • Spencerville: Has yet to play Columbus Grove (upcoming on 1/24/25)
• Against Memorial:
  • Bath: No result listed as of now
  • Spencerville: Won 70-34 on 12/27/24
• Against St. Henry:
  • Bath: No result listed as of now
  • Spencerville: Won 71-45 on 11/29/24

While Bath has managed to get solid wins, they have also experienced some tough losses, particularly against Elida and St. John’s. Spencerville, however, has been flawless against all common opponents, demonstrating their dominance and ability to perform under pressure.

Looking Ahead

As the season continues, Bath will need to find ways to close the gap between themselves and the top teams, especially when it comes to offensive consistency. The team’s ability to finish strong will be a key factor in their success.

Spencerville, with their perfect record, will look to maintain their momentum. Their balanced offensive attack and perfect conference record make them a serious contender for the title this season.

Both teams will continue to battle in the coming weeks, and fans can expect exciting matchups as they push toward the postseason. Bath’s upcoming games against Memorial, St. Henry, and Ottawa-Glandorf will provide further tests, while Spencerville will look to stay perfect against St. John’s, Columbus Grove, and Allen East.

With both teams showing their potential, the stage is set for a thrilling remainder of the season.