Basketball Game Preview: Hartford Public Owls vs. Achievement First

The Hartford Public Owls will square off against Achievement First at 6:45 p.m. on Thursday.

It's never fun to lose, and it's even less fun to lose 79-46, which was the final score in Hartford Public's tilt against Academy of Aerospace and Engineering on Tuesday.

Meanwhile, Achievement First had to endure a 14-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 41-39 win over University on Tuesday.

Achievement First's victory ended an 11-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 1-3. As for Hartford Public, their loss dropped their record down to 2-2.

Everything came up roses for Hartford Public against Achievement First in their previous matchup back in January of 2024, as the squad secured a 91-60 win. Will Hartford Public repeat their success, or does Achievement First have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.