Western Dubuque had to endure a six-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 59-57 win over the Liberty Lightning on Tuesday. This was payback for the Bobcats, who suffered a 56-51 loss the last time these two teams met.
Several Lightning players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Brady Randall, who dropped a double-double on 14 points and ten boards. Randall has been hot recently, having also posted two or more blocks the last three times he's played. Jerimiah Washpun was another key player, putting up 11 points along with six rebounds and five assists.
Western Dubuque's victory was their first in the conference, bumping their conference record up to 1-4 and their overall record up to 3-7. As for Liberty, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-9.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Western Dubuque will host Washington at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Liberty, they will look to defend their home court on Friday against Waterloo West at 7:30 p.m.
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