Livingston triumphant thanks to a strong effort from Jayden Randolph

By Team Reports Jan 25, 2024, 5:18pm

Recap: Livingston Lions vs. Liberty Panthers

The Livingston Lions had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 12.5 points), and they went ahead and made it three on Tuesday. They took down Liberty 61-45. That's another feather in the cap for Livingston, who also won these teams' last head-to-head.

It was another big night for Jayden Randolph, who dropped a double-double on 24 points and 18 rebounds. His trending in the right direction, as he's improved his point production for three games straight. The team also got some help courtesy of Ziekus Garner, who scored 23 points along with eight rebounds and two steals.

Livingston now has a winning record of 10-9. As for Liberty, they have traveled a rocky road recently, as they've lost 13 of their last 14 contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 9-20 record this season.

Livingston will be playing in front of their home fans against Splendora at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in Texas (Splendora is ranked 673rd, while Livingston is ranked 670th). As for Liberty, they will head out on the road to challenge Hardin-Jefferson at 7:15 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have had a bumpy ride up to this point with four consecutive losses apiece.