Liberty had won five straight games and Moriah Tate did her part to make it six on Monday. The Liberty Minutemen were the clear victor by a 63-38 margin over the Amherst County Lancers thanks to Tate, who went 10-for-14 to rack up 29 points and seven steals. Those 29 points gave her a new career-high.
Shania Brown
| 02/10/25 vs Amherst County | 50% |
| 02/07/25 @ Liberty Christian | 92% |
| 02/04/25 vs Jefferson Forest | 73% |
| 02/03/25 vs Halifax County | 90% |
| 01/30/25 @ Staunton River | 60% |
| + 9 more games |
Shania Brown was another key player, dropping a double-double with 12 points and ten boards. She is also on a roll when it comes to shooting accuracy, as she's posted one of at least 50% in the last 14 games she's played.
Several Lancers players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Addie Kurko, who posted ten points and six rebounds. Another player making a difference was Emmena Awanda, who put up seven points and seven boards.
Liberty pushed their record up to 17-3 with the win, which was their third straight at home. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 62.3 points over those games. As for Amherst County, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost seven of their last eight contests, which has put a noticeable dent in their 7-13 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Liberty will square off against Heritage at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Liberty knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 55 points or more in their past five games -- so hopefully Heritage likes a good challenge. As for Amherst County, they will look to defend their home court on Thursday against Rustburg at 7:00 p.m.
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