Basketball Recap: Pendleton Sets Scoring Season-High Against Liberty

Bulldogs

Team Score

01/07/25 @ Liberty	70
12/10/24 vs Franklin County	67
12/13/24 @ Seneca	66
12/20/24 vs East Jackson	61
11/23/24 vs Woodmont	58

Pendleton had to endure a five-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They took down the Liberty Red Devils 70-52 on Tuesday. The Bulldogs' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.

Pendleton's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Samuel Ross, who went 5 of 9 en route to 18 points along with seven rebounds and four steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Garon Blalock, who went 6 of 9 en route to 16 points and eight rebounds.

Despite the loss, Liberty still got an impressive performance from Kendrick Jackson, who posted 23 points along with seven boards and four steals. Zach Welborn was another key player, almost dropping a double-double on ten points and nine rebounds.

Pendleton's victory ended an eight-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-12. As for Liberty, they have been struggling recently as they've lost nine of their last 12 matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-9 record this season.

Pendleton wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 54-48 win against Walhalla on the 14th. As for Liberty, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 90-52 loss against High Point Academy on the 9th.