Pickens is on a five-game streak of home losses also dating back to last season, Liberty a three-game streak of away losses also dating back to last season, but someone's luck is about to change on Tuesday. The Pickens Blue Flame will look to take advantage of their home-court for the first time this season as they take on the Liberty Red Devils at 7:30 p.m. Hopefully Pickens focused on turnovers this week as the team gave up 17 on Monday.
Pickens saw some tournament action on Monday. They fell 41-32 to West-Oak.
The loss doesn't tell the whole story though, as several players had good games. One of the most active was Ashton Smith, who earned six points. Another player making a difference was Ross Corn, who scored seven points in addition to seven rebounds and two steals.
Meanwhile, Liberty hadn't done well against Greer Middle College recently (they were 0-4 in their previous four matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Monday. Liberty narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past Greer Middle College 53-50.
Liberty's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Logan Smith, who earned eight points in addition to six rebounds and four steals. Smith has been hot , having posted two or more steals the last six times he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Sidney Montgomery, who had eight points in addition to six rebounds.
Liberty smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with ten offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive rebounds in three consecutive matches.
Liberty's victory bumped their record up to 3-0. As for Pickens, they now have a losing record at 1-2.
Rebounding is likely to be a big factor in this contest: Pickens has been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 22.7 rebounds per game. However, it's not like Liberty struggles in that department as they've been averaging 36.7. With both teams battling to corral missed shots, we'll see if one team can grab an edge.
Pickens took a serious blow against Liberty in their previous matchup back in December of 2023, falling 97-58. Will Pickens have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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