Basketball Game Preview: Vanlue Wildcats vs. Cardinal Stritch Cardinals

The Vanlue Wildcats just played last yesterday, but they'll still welcome the Cardinal Stritch Cardinals at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Vanlue has now lost ten straight, leaving the team hunting for their first win since January 11.

On Monday, Vanlue was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 51-46 to Hardin Northern.

Meanwhile, Cardinal Stritch suffered their closest defeat since November 27, 2024 on Friday. They fell just short of Emmanuel Christian by a score of 48-45. The loss continues a trend for the Cardinals in their matchups with the Warriors: they've now lost four in a row.

Cardinal Stritch's defeat dropped their record down to 4-15. As for Vanlue, their loss dropped their record down to 2-18.

Vanlue was taken down by Cardinal Stritch 81-41 in their previous matchup back in February of 2024. That contest was all but decided by halftime, at which point Vanlue was down 45-24.