Blacksburg lost to Liberty back in December of 2025 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Wildcats received a blow as they fell 70-53 to the Red Devils. While losing is never fun, the Wildcats can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' South Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 251st, while the Red Devils are ranked 79th).
Defeat or not, Blacksburg got some senior leadership from Jd Bonner and Jonathan Phillips. Bonner shot 43% from the field en route to 17 points and four steals, while Phillips posted 12 points and four steals.
Liberty's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Kendrick Jackson, who went 9-for-19 on his way to 20 points and five rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Keenen King, who had eight points and three steals.
Blacksburg has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost 11 of their last 12 matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-14 record this season. As for Liberty, their record now sits at 17-5.
Blacksburg wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 69-57 loss against Landrum on the 5th. As for Liberty, they have also already played their next contest, an 87-54 victory against Greenville Tech Charter on the 4th.
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