Basketball Game Preview: Chatham Panthers vs. Rensselaer Rams

Chatham is on a four-game streak of home losses, and Rensselaer a five-game streak of away losses. However, someone's due for a change in luck on Friday. The Chatham Panthers will be playing in front of their home fans against the Rensselaer Rams at 7:00 p.m. Chatham has given up an average of 57.8 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

It was a proper cat-fight when Chatham took on Maple Hill on Tuesday. The Panthers lost 60-39 to the Wildcats. The Panthers were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 38-12.

Meanwhile, Rensselaer was just a bucket shy of victory on Tuesday and fell 52-51 to Germantown.

Rensselaer's defeat dropped their record down to 7-11. As for Chatham, their loss dropped their record down to 6-13.

Chatham lost to Rensselaer at home by a decisive 54-40 margin in their previous matchup back in December of 2025. Will the Panthers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.