The Watertown (SD) varsity basketball team will host Washington (Sioux Falls, SD) for a home conference game on Friday, February 7, 2025, at 7 PM.

Matchup Details:

• Teams: Washington @ Watertown
• Date & Time: Friday, February 7, 2025, at 7 PM
• Location: Watertown, SD (Home Game)
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Washington vs. Watertown: A Statistical Breakdown of the 2024-25 Season

As the 2024-25 basketball season progresses, Washington and Watertown have had contrasting performances. Washington boasts a solid 8-4 record, while Watertown has struggled with a 4-9 overall standing. Let’s dive into the numbers and key matchups to analyze both teams’ strengths and weaknesses.

Overall Team Performance

Washington Warriors (8-4)

• Region Record: 7-4
• Home Record: 3-2
• Away Record: 3-2
• Neutral Record: 2-0
• Winning Percentage: 66.7%
• Points For (PF): 705
• Points Against (PA): 703

Watertown Arrows (4-9)

• Region Record: 3-9
• Home Record: 3-3
• Away Record: 1-5
• Neutral Record: 0-1
• Winning Percentage: 30.8%
• Points For (PF): 691
• Points Against (PA): 758

Scoring Averages

Washington has averaged 58.8 points per game, while Watertown trails slightly with 53.2 points per game. A quarter-by-quarter breakdown for Watertown shows:

• Q1: 15.0 points
• Q2: 12.0 points
• Q3: 18.0 points
• Q4: 13.0 points

This indicates that Watertown starts and finishes games relatively weaker compared to their third-quarter performance.

Common Opponents Performance

Washington has fared better against common opponents with a 7-4 record, whereas Watertown stands at 3-9. A few key matchups highlight the difference:

• Yankton: Washington won 51-47, while Watertown secured a narrow 56-54 victory.
• Huron: Washington won 47-42, but Watertown lost 64-51.
• O’Gorman: Washington lost by just one point (68-67), whereas Watertown suffered a heavy 79-48 defeat.
• Aberdeen Central: Washington secured a 54-40 win, while Watertown lost 67-63.

Home and Away Performance

Both teams have shown some success at home, with Washington standing at 3-2 and Watertown at 3-3. However, Watertown has struggled significantly on the road, holding a 1-5 away record compared to Washington’s more balanced 3-2.

Head-to-Head and Future Matchups

While Washington and Watertown have yet to face each other this season, their upcoming games will be crucial in determining how they stack up. Washington’s superior defensive performance, coupled with their ability to close games, gives them an edge going forward.

Final Thoughts

Washington has demonstrated a stronger overall performance, with a better record against common opponents and a superior points differential. Watertown, however, has shown resilience in select games and will need to improve their consistency to compete at a higher level.

The upcoming matchups will be pivotal in defining each team’s trajectory as they aim for a strong finish to the season.