Independence is 0-10 against Liberty since December of 2019 but things could change on Tuesday. The Independence Knights will look to defend their home court against the Liberty Redhawks at 5:45 p.m.
Independence is headed into Tuesday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Friday. They were outmatched by Memorial and fell 57-21. While losing is never fun, the Knights can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas basketball rankings (they are ranked 640th, while the Warriors are ranked 31st).
Meanwhile, Liberty waltzed into their matchup on Friday with four straight wins... but they left with five. They walked away with a 40-29 win over the Coyotes.
Liberty's victory was their eighth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 19-12. Those victories came thanks to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 21.9 points per game. As for Independence, their defeat dropped their record down to 10-12.
Independence came up short against Liberty in their previous matchup on January 3rd, falling 27-21. Will Independence 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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