Liberty is 0-4 against Pueblo South since December of 2014 but things could change on Wednesday. The Liberty Lancers will welcome the Pueblo South Colts at 7:00 p.m. Liberty knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 55 points or more in their past four contests -- so hopefully Pueblo South likes a good challenge.
Last Saturday, Liberty came up short against Palmer and fell 75-68. The loss was the Lancers' first of the season.
12/14/24 vs Palmer | 32 |
12/06/24 vs Garden City | 17 |
12/07/24 @ Coronado | 15 |
12/05/24 vs Palmer Ridge | 14 |
12/03/24 vs Mesa Ridge | 8 |
Despite the defeat, Liberty saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Cameron Cunningham went 12 of 24 on his way to 32 points in addition to five boards and three steals. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Cunningham has scored all season. The team also got some help courtesy of London Praytor, who posted 11 points and eight rebounds.
Even though they lost, Liberty smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive boards they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Pueblo South also suffered a loss in their last game, but this one to Riverdale Ridge by a score of 64-54.
Liberty will need focus on slowing down J'Rell Williams, one of several Pueblo South players who made an impact when they last played. He had 13 points. Another player making a difference was Robert Villalon, who put up 11 points.
Having lost for the first time this season, Liberty fell to 4-1. As for Pueblo South, their loss ended a five-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 3-3.
Liberty was dealt a bruising 73-35 defeat at the hands of Pueblo South when the teams last played back in January of 2022. Will Liberty have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.
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