Liberty was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their 13th straight loss. They were dealt an 81-42 defeat at the hands of the Kennedy Cougars. While losing is never fun, the Lightning can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Iowa basketball rankings (they are ranked 210th, while the Cougars are ranked ninth).
Jerimiah Washpun
| 02/14/25 vs Kennedy | 63% |
| 02/11/25 @ Xavier | 73% |
| 02/08/25 vs Ankeny | 55% |
Liberty's loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jerimiah Washpun, who went 5-for-8 on his way to 14 points. Washpun is also on a roll when it comes to field goal percentage, as he's posted one of at least 55% in the last three games he's played. Chase Goodheart was another key player, putting up eight points and three steals.
Liberty's defeat dropped their record down to 2-18. As for Kennedy, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 18-5.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Liberty will face off against Washington at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Kennedy, they will take on Iowa City at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. One thing working in Kennedy's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last 12 games.
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