While Liberty didn't have the best season last year (they finished 9-17), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They snuck past the Travelers Rest Devildogs with a 69-64 win on Friday. This was payback for the Red Devils, who suffered a 69-26 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Leading Liberty to victory were Kendrick Jackson and Logan Smith. Jackson posted 26 points and eight rebounds, while Smith dropped a double-double on 18 points and 11 rebounds. Sidney Montgomery was another key player, putting up six points.
Red Devils
| 12/13/24 vs Travelers Rest | 69-64 |
| 12/10/24 vs Pickens | 85-42 |
Liberty smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 21 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive boards in eight consecutive matchups.
Liberty's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 6-2. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 71.0 points per game. As for Travelers Rest, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-4 record this season.
Liberty will welcome Greenville Tech Charter at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Travelers Rest, they are taking a road trip to square off against Carolina Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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