Pendleton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their tenth straight loss. They fell 44-34 to the Liberty Red Devils. The Bulldogs were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Red Devils apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in January of 2025.

Alexis Mattress
| 01/06/26 vs Liberty | 19 |
| 12/17/25 vs Stephens County | 18 |
| 12/15/25 @ Berea | 14 |
Despite the loss, Pendleton still got an impressive performance from Alexis Mattress, who posted eight points and 19 boards. Mattress has been hot recently, having posted 14 or more rebounds the last three times she's played. Kathryn Freeman also deserves some recognition as she grabbed her first steal of the season.
Liberty's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Aubrey Lee, who dropped a double-double with 11 points and 15 boards. Another player making a difference was Natalie White, who earned 14 points along with seven rebounds and five steals.
Pendleton's loss dropped their record down to 2-12. As for Liberty, their record now sits at 3-11.
Looking ahead, Pendleton will be playing at home against Walhalla at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Liberty, they will head out on the road to square off against High Point Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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