Basketball Game Preview: Butler Bulldogs vs. Lodi Rams

The Butler Bulldogs will take on the Lodi Rams at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.

Last Tuesday, Butler didn't have quite enough to beat Cedar Grove and fell 41-39. The Bulldogs have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Meanwhile, Lodi took a blow against North Arlington on Wednesday, falling 36-4. The game marked the Rams' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.

Butler's defeat dropped their record down to 5-7. As for Lodi, they now have a losing record of 6-7.

Butler came up short against Lodi when the teams last played back in February of 2024, falling 43-38. Can Butler avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.