Basketball Game Recap: Louis E. Dieruff Huskies vs. Liberty Hurricanes

By Team Reports Jan 28, 2024, 11:56am

Recap: Louis E. Dieruff Huskies vs. Liberty Hurricanes

The Louis E. Dieruff Huskies won a close one the last time they played, but unfortunately they suffered a serious change of fortune on Friday. They ended up on the wrong side of a rough 54-29 walloping at the hands of Liberty. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat Louis E. Dieruff has suffered against Liberty since February 3, 2020.

Liberty's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Abby Thompson, who scored ten points. Another player making a difference was Emma Pukszyn, who scored six points along with eight rebounds and three steals.

Louis E. Dieruff's defeat dropped their record down to 4-4. As for Liberty, the victory got them back to even at 9-9.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Louis E. Dieruff will take on Nazareth Area at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Liberty, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Easton Area at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Easton Area presents a significant challenge as they come into the match much higher ranked than Liberty in Pennsylvania (Easton Area is ranked 28th, while Liberty is ranked 197th).