Basketball Game Preview: Nicolet Knights vs. Hartford Orioles

Nicolet hasn't had much luck against Hartford recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Nicolet Knights will challenge the Hartford Orioles at 7:00 p.m. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

Having struggled with seven losses in a row, Nicolet turned things around against West Bend West on Friday. They managed a 48-42 victory over the Spartans.

Meanwhile, Hartford faced Whitefish Bay in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Friday. Hartford enjoyed a cozy 69-51 win over Whitefish Bay.

Nicolet's victory bumped their record up to 3-13. As for Hartford, their win bumped their record up to 14-2.

Nicolet was dealt a bruising 73-26 defeat at the hands of Hartford in their previous matchup back in December of 2024. Can Nicolet avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.