Basketball Game Preview: Union Mine Diamondbacks vs. Liberty Ranch Hawks + How To Watch

For the first time this season, Union Mine will have a chance to prove themselves in a conference matchup. They will head out on the road to take on the Liberty Ranch Hawks at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Union Mine has given up an average of 66.9 points per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Union Mine is headed into the game having just suffered their biggest loss since January 2, 2025 on Tuesday. They were outmatched by Twelve Bridges and fell 73-39. While losing is never fun, the Diamondbacks can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California basketball rankings (they are ranked 465th, while the Raging Rhinos are ranked 162nd).

Meanwhile, Liberty Ranch lost to Bret Harte on the road by a 60-43 margin on Saturday.

Liberty Ranch's defeat dropped their record down to 8-6. As for Union Mine, their loss dropped their record down to an identical 8-6.

Union Mine came up short against Liberty Ranch when the teams last played back in January of 2025, falling 65-61. Thankfully for the Diamondbacks, Elliott Hawker (who posted 26 points) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.