Liberty is 0-4 against Silsbee since December of 2016 but things could change on Tuesday. A feisty cat fight will be fought when the Liberty Panthers take on the Silsbee Tigers at 5:30 p.m. Liberty's defense has only allowed 28 points per game this season, so Silsbee's offense will have their work cut out for them.
Last Friday, Liberty lost to Conroe on the road by a 46-30 margin.
Even though the team lost, they still had their share of impressive performances. One of the best came from Jaclyn Haley, who earned eight points in addition to five rebounds. Bella Elliot was another key player, posting eight points in addition to seven rebounds and two steals.
Even though they lost, Liberty smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 11 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive rebounds in four consecutive matches.
Meanwhile, Silsbee was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They took a 66-47 bruising from Friendswood. That's two games in a row now that the Tigers have lost by exactly 19 points.
Despite the defeat, Silsbee got top-tier performance from Jena Warden, who went 9 for 18 en route to 25 points. What's more, Warden also posted a 57% three-point shooting accuracy, which is the highest she's posted since back in January. Another player making a difference was Ayana Washington, who had 11 points.
Liberty's record is now 2-2. As for Silsbee, their record is now 2-5.
Liberty took a serious blow against Silsbee in their previous meeting back in December of 2023, falling 67-38. Can Liberty avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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