Basketball Game Preview: Manitowoc Lutheran Lancers vs. Hilbert Wolves

The Manitowoc Lutheran Lancers will challenge the Hilbert Wolves at 7:15 p.m. on Friday. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.

Last Monday, Manitowoc Lutheran opened the new year with a less-than-successful 55-46 loss to Reedsville. The contest marked the Lancers' lowest-scoring match so far this season.

Meanwhile, Hilbert also suffered a loss in their last game, but this one to Howards Grove by a score of 65-52. The Wolves haven't had much luck with the Tigers recently, as the team's come up short the last seven times they've met.

Manitowoc Lutheran's defeat dropped their record down to 5-5. As for Hilbert, their loss dropped their record down to 3-5.

Everything came up roses for Manitowoc Lutheran against Hilbert when the teams last played back in February of 2024, as the team secured a 76-44 victory. Does Manitowoc Lutheran have another victory up their sleeve, or will Hilbert turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.