The Big Spring Steers basketball squad (Big Spring, TX), was crushed 68-40 in Tuesday's league battle with the host Liberty Patriots (Lubbock, TX)

With the victory, Liberty advances its record to 24-5 on the year. The Patriots host Snyder (Snyder, TX) to meet the Tigers in a 4A Region I District 5 battle on Friday, February 7. The Tigers enter the battle with a record of 6-23.

The Steers now own a 10-18 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Estacado for a 4A Region I District 5 battle on Friday, February 7. Big Spring will meet a Matadors squad coming off a 80-41 league win over Lake View (San Angelo, TX). The Matadors record now stands at 25-6.