Pueblo West is a perfect 6-0 against Liberty since December of 2014 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Tuesday. The Pueblo West Cyclones will host the Liberty Lancers at 6:30 p.m. Liberty took a loss in their last match and will be looking to turn the tables on Pueblo West, who comes in off a win.
Last Friday, Pueblo West blew past Fountain-Fort Carson, posting a 55-20 victory. That looming 55-20 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Cyclones yet this season.
Jamie Suazo
| 02/14/25 @ Fountain-Fort Carson | 19 |
| 01/29/24 vs Pueblo County | 11 |
| 01/31/25 @ Liberty | 10 |
| 02/09/24 vs Pueblo Centennial | 10 |
| 12/21/23 @ Colorado Springs Christian | 10 |
Pueblo West got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Jamie Suazo out in front who dropped a double-double with 11 points and 19 boards. The dominant performance gave Suazo a new career-high in rebounds. Another player making a difference was Payton Odell, who went 6-for-8 to rack up 15 points and five boards.
Meanwhile, Liberty played a tough game on Friday in which they were outscored in every quarter. They had to suffer through a 71-27 loss at the hands of Doherty. The Lancers were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 43-13.
Pueblo West will have to contain Emma Hill as she made an impact in Liberty's last game. She posted eight points and 11 rebounds. Hill is also on a roll when it comes to field goal percentage, as she's posted one of at least 50% in the last four games she's played. Samira Gantt was another key player, putting up 13 points.
Liberty dropped their record down to 8-12 with the loss, which was their fifth straight at home. As for Pueblo West, their victory bumped their record up to 10-11.
Rebounding is likely to be a big factor in this contest: Pueblo West has been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 25.5 boards per game. However, it's not like Liberty struggles in that department as they've been averaging 25 rebounds. With both teams battling to corral missed shots, we'll see if one team can grab an edge.
Pueblo West beat Liberty 57-46 in their previous matchup back in January. One of the biggest obstacles the team faced in that game was Gantt, who went 10-for-18 on her way to 25 points and four steals. Now that she's got a second chance to win this matchup, will Pueblo West still be able to contain Gantt? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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