Basketball Game Preview: Jefferson Hawks vs. Wahlert Golden Eagles

It'll be Battle of the Birds when the Jefferson Hawks face off against the Wahlert Golden Eagles at 7:30 p.m. on Friday... Jefferson has a tough task ahead: they'll enter the game with three straight defeats, while Wahlert will come in with four straight victories.

Last Tuesday, Jefferson was beaten by Washington 64-27. The contest marked the Hawks' lowest-scoring match so far this season.

Meanwhile, Wahlert got the win against Hempstead on Monday by a conclusive 63-43. The Golden Eagles have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won three games by 20 points or more this season.

Jefferson's loss dropped their record down to 4-6. As for Wahlert, their win bumped their record up to 6-1.

Jefferson was taken down by Wahlert 57-27 in their previous meeting back in January of 2024. Can Jefferson avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.