The St. Xavier varsity basketball team (Cincinnati, OH) will face Loyola Blakefield (Towson, MD) in a neutral non-conference game today, December 28, 2024, at 11:30 AM.

Game Information:

• Matchup: Loyola Blakefield vs. St. Xavier
• Date & Time: Saturday, December 28, 2024, at 11:30 AM
• Live stream: Watch Here
• Location: Neutral Site

Team Comparison: Loyola Blakefield vs. St. Xavier

As we look ahead to an exciting matchup between Loyola Blakefield and St. Xavier, it’s clear that both teams have had impressive seasons in 2024-2025. While their records and stats paint a picture of their strengths, the contrasts in their performance and team dynamics provide even more intrigue. Let’s break down the rankings, records, and individual performances of these two teams.

Loyola Blakefield (MD)

Record: 9-4
Home Record: 3-0
Away Record: 2-3
Neutral Record: 4-1
Win Percentage: .692
Region Record: 0-1
Points For (PF): 837
Points Against (PA): 674

Loyola Blakefield has had a solid season with an overall record of 9-4. Although their region performance has been a bit rocky, with a 0-1 record, they have shown strength in non-league games. Their offense, averaging 64.4 points per game, has been their main strength, with standout performances by individual players. Despite some struggles on the road, their winning percentage is still impressive at .692.

St. Xavier (OH)

Record: 8-0
Home Record: 5-0
Away Record: 2-0
Neutral Record: 1-0
Win Percentage: 1.000
Points For (PF): 466
Points Against (PA): 310

On the other hand, St. Xavier remains unbeaten with a perfect 8-0 record. Their success has been consistent across all environments, maintaining a perfect home, away, and neutral record. The team has shown a great balance between offense and defense, holding their opponents to just 310 points for the season while averaging 58.3 points per game. This has set a strong foundation for their undefeated run.

Team Scoring Averages

• Loyola Blakefield: The team has demonstrated offensive prowess with a strong distribution of scoring across all four quarters. Their highest scoring period is the third quarter, where they average 17.3 points.
• St. Xavier: They start strong in the second quarter, averaging 18.0 points, and finish off games with a dominant 20.0-point average in the fourth quarter.

Team Stat Comparison

Loyola Blakefield excels in offense with an average of 65.2 points per game, nearly 10 points higher than St. Xavier’s 56.7. However, the teams differ significantly in their rebounding, assist, steals, and blocks per game:

• Rebounds per Game: St. Xavier leads with 26.7 rebounds per game compared to Loyola Blakefield’s 1.8.
• Assists per Game: St. Xavier again holds a significant advantage, averaging 14.0 assists compared to Loyola’s 0.3.
• Steals per Game: St. Xavier is more aggressive on defense, with 6.1 steals per game, compared to Loyola’s 0.7.
• Blocks per Game: St. Xavier leads here as well with 2.7 blocks per game versus Loyola’s 0.3.

Team Leaders

• Loyola Blakefield:
  • Mason Ellison: 24.1 points per game, leading the team in scoring.
  • Carter Palmer: 0.5 rebounds per game, leading the team in rebounds.
  • Jesse Legree: 0.2 assists per game, with a focus on defensive plays.
• St. Xavier:
  • Donovan Waleskowski: 13.3 points per game.
  • Jacob Wassler: 7.9 rebounds per game, leading St. Xavier in rebounding.
  • Brendan Deeley: 1.9 steals per game, contributing heavily on defense.

Record Breakdown

Loyola Blakefield has had a mixed record across different competition types:

• League Record: 0-1
• Non-League Record: 5-3
• Home Record: 3-0
• Away Record: 2-3
• Neutral Record: 4-1

Meanwhile, St. Xavier’s consistency has been impressive, with an 8-0 record. They have dominated both at home (5-0) and on the road (2-0), and even in neutral settings, they maintain a perfect 1-0 record.

Conclusion

This matchup between Loyola Blakefield and St. Xavier promises to be an exciting one. Loyola Blakefield’s high-scoring offense will go head-to-head with St. Xavier’s rock-solid defense. The battle between these two teams will likely come down to whether Loyola Blakefield can maintain its offensive momentum or if St. Xavier’s defensive prowess and balanced play will prove too much to overcome. One thing is for certain: both teams have shown they can perform at a high level, and their upcoming game is sure to be a thrilling contest.