Basketball Game Preview: Whiting Oilers vs. Hammond Academy of Science & Tech Hawks

The Whiting Oilers will start their season against the Hammond Academy of Science & Tech Hawks. Tip off is scheduled at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday.

Hammond Academy of Science & Tech is headed into the matchup out to prove that what happened against Michigan City on Saturday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. Hammond Academy of Science & Tech was beaten by Michigan City 98-31. The Hawks were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 60-16.

They now have a losing record at 0-1. As for Whiting, they've got a clean slate. Last year, they finished 2-22.

Whiting came up short against Hammond Academy of Science & Tech in their previous meeting back in November of 2023, falling 46-42. Thankfully for Whiting, Jermaine Bartlett (who went 10 for 24 en route to 26 points plus five rebounds) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? There's only one way to find out.

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