Basketball Recap: Liberty's Win on Friday Extends Winning Streak to Three

Patriots

Previous 3 Games

02/07/25 @ Las Vegas	69-52
02/05/25 vs Desert Pines	64-51
02/04/25 vs Foothill	73-58

Liberty had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 14 points) and they went ahead and made it three on Friday. They strolled past the Las Vegas Wildcats with points to spare, taking the game 69-52. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Patriots also won the last time the pair played back in February of 2024.

Liberty's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Dante Steward, who went 9 for 16 to rack up 22 points and seven rebounds. Erik Alisca also deserves some recognition as he posted his first block of the season.

Las Vegas' loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Tayshaun Jackson, who posted 17 points in addition to eight boards and four steals. Jackson's evening made it 11 games in a row in which he has scored at least 15 points. Another player making a difference was Hunter Iverson, who put up ten points and eight rebounds.

Liberty's record is now 13-10. As for Las Vegas, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 9-16.

Looking ahead, Liberty will take on Desert Pines at 6:30 a.m. on Friday. One thing working in Liberty's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last 16 matches. Las Vegas does not have any more games scheduled as of now.