Basketball Game Preview: Hobart Brickies vs. Valparaiso Vikings

Hobart is 0-9 against Valparaiso since November of 2014 but things could change on Tuesday. The Hobart Brickies will look to defend their home court against the Valparaiso Vikings at 7:00 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.

Last Thursday, Hobart was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 64-58 to Kankakee Valley.

Meanwhile, Valparaiso came tearing into Thursday's game with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 12.3 points) and they left with even more momentum. They came out on top against the Slicers by a score of 58-50.

Valparaiso's win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 8-12. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 57.0 points over those games. As for Hobart, their loss dropped their record down to 7-12.

Hobart might still be hurting after the 60-35 defeat they got from Valparaiso in their previous meeting back in February of 2024. Will Hobart have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.