Basketball Game Preview: Hamilton Bulldogs vs. Hico Tigers

The Hamilton Bulldogs are taking a road trip to face off against the Hico Tigers at 6:15 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

Hamilton took a loss when they played away from home on Friday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Tuesday. They blew past Santo 54-34. The Bulldogs have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won eight games by 20 points or more this season.

Meanwhile, it was a proper cat-fight when Hico challenged Santo on Friday. Hico strolled past Santo with points to spare, taking the game 49-32.

Hamilton is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five matches, which provided a massive bump to their 11-9 record this season. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 31.5 points. As for Hico, their win bumped their record up to 15-7.

Everything came up roses for Hamilton against Hico in their previous meeting back in February of 2024, as the squad secured a 61-23 victory. Will Hamilton repeat their success, or does Hico have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.