The Tennessee (Bristol, TN) varsity basketball team will host Sullivan East (Bluff City, TN) for a home conference game today at 8 PM.

Game Details:

• Matchup: Sullivan East @ Tennessee
• Date: Friday, January 17, 2025
• Time: 8:00 PM
• Live stream: Watch Here

A Tale of Two Basketball Teams: Sullivan East vs. Tennessee

As the basketball season progresses, fans are eagerly anticipating the upcoming games between Sullivan East and Tennessee, two teams with contrasting performances and styles of play. This article compares both teams based on their current records, head-to-head performances, individual player statistics, and more.

Team Overview: Sullivan East (24-25)

• Overall Record: 4-15
• District Record: 0-1
• Home Record: 2-9
• Away Record: 2-5
• Neutral Record: 0-1
• Win Percentage: 21.1%
• District Win Percentage: 0.0%
• Points Scored (PF): 1,022
• Points Allowed (PA): 1,279

The Sullivan East team has struggled this season with a 4-15 overall record. Despite a challenging season, they’ve shown some promise, particularly in their scoring averages across quarters. They’re averaging 53.8 points per game, with a noticeable increase in their performance in the third quarter (15.7 points). Their defense, however, remains a point of concern, allowing an average of 1,279 points this season.

Team Overview: Tennessee (24-25)

• Overall Record: 14-5
• District Record: 1-0
• Home Record: 7-3
• Away Record: 3-0
• Neutral Record: 4-2
• Win Percentage: 73.7%
• District Win Percentage: 100.0%
• Points Scored (PF): 1,299
• Points Allowed (PA): 1,114

In stark contrast, Tennessee has excelled in the 2024-2025 season with an impressive 14-5 overall record. Their offensive game has been strong, averaging 68.4 points per game. The team has been particularly dominant in the first half of games, scoring 36.2 points between the first two quarters. Defensively, they’ve allowed fewer points compared to Sullivan East, with a points allowed average of 1,114.

Head-to-Head Performance

The two teams are set to face off in an away conference game today, followed by another matchup on February 4th. Based on their season performances, Tennessee holds a significant advantage, boasting a better overall record and stronger performances against common opponents.

• Sullivan East’s Key Players:
  • Eli Hubbard leads Sullivan East with 11.3 points per game.
  • Hubbard is also their top rebounder with 7.4 per game.
• Tennessee’s Key Players:
  • Colin Brown has been a standout player, averaging 24.8 points per game.
  • Brown also contributes with 2.9 assists per game and is a key defender with 3.1 steals per game.

Common Opponents

Both teams have faced several of the same opponents, but Tennessee has had a much stronger showing, posting a 7-0 record against these teams, while Sullivan East has gone 3-7. In particular, Tennessee has defeated teams like Virginia High, Dobyns-Bennett, and Mountain Mission, while Sullivan East has lost to most of these teams.

Statistical Comparison

• Points Per Game:
  • Sullivan East: 53.6
  • Tennessee: 68.4
• Rebounds Per Game:
  • Sullivan East: 29.3
  • Tennessee: 25.0
• Assists Per Game:
  • Sullivan East: 12.6
  • Tennessee: 12.4
• Steals Per Game:
  • Sullivan East: 6.8
  • Tennessee: 10.1
• Blocks Per Game:
  • Sullivan East: 1.5
  • Tennessee: 3.4

Despite the differences in their records and performances, both teams have shown resilience in their respective matchups. Sullivan East has found individual success with Eli Hubbard leading the charge, but Tennessee’s balanced team effort and depth have propelled them to a successful season thus far.

What to Expect in the Upcoming Games

• Sullivan East: The team will need to improve its defense and consistency throughout the entire game to compete with Tennessee’s high-scoring offense. Key players like Hubbard and Ridlehuber will need to step up and contribute even more.
• Tennessee: With their high-scoring offense and solid defense, Tennessee will look to continue their dominance. If Brown continues his stellar play, combined with contributions from Reed Miller and the defense, they should remain in control during the upcoming contests.

As the teams prepare for their head-to-head matchups, all eyes will be on how these contrasting styles and records unfold. Fans of both teams should expect an exciting competition, with Tennessee favored to win, but Sullivan East having the potential to pull off an upset if they can find their rhythm.

The next few games between Sullivan East and Tennessee will be critical for both teams, and fans can look forward to the thrilling basketball action that lies ahead.