Basketball Game Preview: Chicago Hope Academy vs. Aurora Christian Eagles

Chicago Hope Academy will face off against the Aurora Christian Eagles at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Chicago Hope Academy knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 55 points or more in their past 13 games -- so hopefully Aurora Christian likes a good challenge.

On Saturday, Chicago Hope Academy took their matchup with ease, bagging a 67-37 win over St. Edward. Chicago Hope Academy has made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won seven contests by 21 points or more this season.

Meanwhile, Aurora Christian had to endure a four-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They snuck past Marian Central Catholic with a 62-58 victory on Tuesday.

Chicago Hope Academy pushed their record up to 16-6 with the win, which was their 20th straight at home dating back to last season. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 75.4 points per game. As for Aurora Christian, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 12-8.

Chicago Hope Academy barely slipped by Aurora Christian when the teams last played back in March of 2024, winning 44-43. Does Chicago Hope Academy have another victory up their sleeve, or will Aurora Christian turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.