The Ursuline (Youngstown, OH) varsity basketball team will host a home conference game against East (Youngstown, OH) today at 7 p.m.

Game Details:
East @ Ursuline Basketball
Friday, Jan. 31, 2025 | 7:00 p.m.

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East vs. Ursuline Basketball: A Look at the 2024-2025 Season

As the 2024-2025 basketball season progresses, the rivalry between East High School and Ursuline High School in Youngstown, Ohio, has become a focal point for local sports fans. The teams, both part of the Ohio Division, have had distinct seasons thus far, with Ursuline sitting atop the standings and East struggling to find consistency. Here’s a breakdown of their performances, including head-to-head matchups, common opponents, and team scoring averages.

Season Record Overview

East (24-25)
East has had a tough season with an overall record of 3-13. In conference play, the team has struggled, posting a 1-2 mark. Their home and away records further highlight their difficulties this season: 3-4 at home and a dismal 0-8 on the road. Despite these challenges, East has managed to score 747 points over the course of the season, but they have allowed 1,004 points, reflecting their defensive struggles. The team’s scoring average is low, with just 46.7 points per game.

Ursuline (24-25)
On the other hand, Ursuline has been a dominant force in the league. With a 12-3 overall record, they sit at the top of the standings with an undefeated 4-0 mark in conference play. Ursuline has been especially strong at home, with a 7-2 record, and has also excelled on the road with a 5-1 mark. The team has been impressive offensively, averaging 70.7 points per game, with a strong scoring balance across the quarters.

Scoring Averages: A Tale of Two Teams

When comparing the teams’ scoring averages, the contrast is clear. East has struggled to put points on the board, averaging just 9.0 points in the first quarter, 17.0 in the second, 10.0 in the third, and 9.0 in the fourth. This results in an average of 46.7 points per game. The team’s defensive woes also contribute to their low scoring output, as they’ve allowed a significant 1,004 points this season.

In contrast, Ursuline has been far more efficient in all four quarters. The team averages 13.0 points in the first quarter, 19.5 in the second, 23.0 in the third, and 16.5 in the fourth. This consistent offensive production allows them to average 70.7 points per game, well above East’s total.

Head-to-Head Matchups

The rivalry between East and Ursuline has been one-sided so far this season. On January 7th, Ursuline dominated East with a resounding 66-22 victory at home. East was unable to keep pace with Ursuline’s potent offense, and the game ended with a large deficit. Their most recent game on January 17th also saw Ursuline come out on top, defeating East by a score of 57-41.

Looking ahead, East and Ursuline will meet again on February 7th and 11th, providing East with a chance for redemption, although they will need to drastically improve both offensively and defensively to challenge Ursuline’s strong squad.

Common Opponents

Both teams have faced several of the same opponents this season, but the results tell a different story. Against Harding, East suffered a heavy loss on December 3rd, falling 78-38, while Ursuline defeated Harding on December 23rd, 69-58. Against Canfield, East lost 71-37 on December 12th, while Ursuline played Canfield closely but ultimately lost 56-54 on December 6th.

Other common opponents have also seen similar results. East lost to Chaney 58-45 on January 10th, while Ursuline defeated Chaney 74-45 on December 13th. The contrast in outcomes continues through the season, with Ursuline having a 5-1 record against their common opponents, while East stands at 1-4.

Looking Ahead

As the season continues, the performance of East will depend on their ability to find more scoring consistency and tighten up their defense. They’ll need to learn from their losses and make adjustments if they hope to compete against the league’s top teams.

Meanwhile, Ursuline has shown that they are one of the strongest teams in the conference, and they’ll look to maintain their undefeated conference record as the season progresses. With a solid mix of offense and defense, Ursuline is poised to make a deep run in the playoffs.

For fans of both teams, these next few matchups will be critical. East will look to pull off an upset, while Ursuline will aim to stay dominant as they head into the second half of the season.