Basketball Game Preview: Butler Bulldogs vs. Hawthorne Christian Defenders

Butler and Hawthorne Christian are an even 4-4 against one another since December of 2018, but not for long. The Butler Bulldogs will welcome the Hawthorne Christian Defenders at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Butler is coming into the match on a three-game losing streak.

Last Friday, Butler was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 42-36 to Hawthorne. That's two games in a row now that the Bulldogs have lost by exactly six points.

Meanwhile, Hawthorne Christian ended up a good deal behind Glen Rock on Friday and lost 52-33. The Defenders haven't had much luck with the Panthers recently, as the team's come up short the last five times they've met.

Butler's defeat dropped their record down to 2-8. As for Hawthorne Christian, their loss dropped their record down to 2-6.

Butler beat Hawthorne Christian 48-41 in their previous matchup back in February of 2024. Will Butler repeat their success, or does Hawthorne Christian have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.