Basketball Game Preview: Adrian Blackhawks vs. Butler Bears

The Adrian Blackhawks will head out to challenge the Butler Bears at 6:45 p.m. on Monday. Adrian will be strutting in after a win while Butler will be coming in after a defeat.

Adrian is headed into the match having just posted their biggest victory since February 16, 2024 on Tuesday. They blew past Lone Jack, posting a 64-36 win.

Meanwhile, Butler was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They were five points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 48-43 heartbreaker at the hands of Pleasant Hill.

Adrian's victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 5-6. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 66.3 points per game. As for Butler, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-12.

Adrian came up short against Butler in their previous matchup back in February of 2024, falling 59-54. Can Adrian avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.