Basketball Game Preview: Hillsdale FIGHTING KNIGHTS vs. Menlo-Atherton Bears

Hillsdale hasn't had much luck against Menlo-Atherton recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Hillsdale FIGHTING KNIGHTS will look to defend their home court against the Menlo-Atherton Bears at 7:45 p.m.

Hillsdale is headed into Friday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Wednesday. They were six points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 50-44 heartbreaker at the hands of Jefferson. That's two games in a row now that the FIGHTING KNIGHTS have lost by exactly six points.

Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Menlo-Atherton, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Saturday. They blew past Woodside, posting a 68-37 victory. The Bears have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won five contests by 20 points or more this season.

Hillsdale's loss dropped their record down to 5-8. As for Menlo-Atherton, they are on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 8-3 record this season.

Hillsdale took a serious blow against Menlo-Atherton when the teams last played back in February of 2024, falling 64-33. Will Hillsdale have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.