Syracuse had lost three straight at home, but on Saturday they dropped down to 5-5 to make it four. They were outmatched by the Liberal Redskins and fell 55-27. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Bulldogs have suffered since February 17, 2025.
As for Liberal, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 9-2. The victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 56.0 points over those games.
It was another big night for Shamari Lewis, who almost dropped a double-double with 25 points and nine boards. With that strong performance, she is now averaging an impressive 15.6 points per game. Madysen Hammond was another key player, putting up 11 points and six steals.
Coming up, Syracuse will take on Stanton County in a tournament on Monday. As for Liberal, they will square off against Olathe East at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Hawks have been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games.
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