Basketball Recap: Freedom Takes a Loss

Freedom suffered their closest loss since November 19, 2024 on Tuesday. They fell just short of the Hagerty Huskies by a score of 51-48. The defeat continues a trend for the Patriots in their matchups with the Huskies: they've now lost four in a row.

Hagerty found their leader in freshman Shelby Maloney, who almost dropped a double-double on 18 points and nine rebounds. What's more, Maloney also racked up two assists, the most she's had since back in December of 2024. Another player making a difference was Jarianna Fletcher, who posted eight points and 11 boards.

Freedom's loss dropped their record down to 5-18. As for Hagerty, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 7-12.

Freedom will be playing in front of their home fans against Mount Dora at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Hagerty, they won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against East River at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday.