The Oberlin Phoenix will take on the Independence Blue Devils in a tournament on Thursday. The timing is sure in Oberlin's favor as the team sits on six straight wins at home while Independence has been banged up by three consecutive losses on the road.
Last Friday, Oberlin didn't have too much trouble with Wellington as they won 57-41.
Korrie Freeman
| 01/16/26 @ Keystone | 1 |
| 01/10/26 @ Port Clinton | 6 |
| 12/05/25 @ Firelands | 7 |
| 02/06/26 @ Black River | 7 |
| 02/09/26 @ Valley Forge | 7 |
Oberlin had a senior duo take command as Carmello Williams dropped a double-double with 20 points and ten rebounds and Korrie Freeman shot 62% from the field to rack up 20 points and seven boards. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Freeman has scored all season. Jozayah Smith was another key player, putting up six points and five rebounds.
Oberlin smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive boards in six consecutive contests.
Meanwhile, while it was all tied up 33-33 at halftime, Independence was not quite Columbia's equal in the second half on Friday. They took a 65-56 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Raiders.
Oberlin's win bumped their record up to 13-9. As for Independence, their loss dropped their record down to 9-13.
Oberlin won a game that couldn't have been any closer in their previous meeting back in January, slipping by Independence 47-46. Will the Phoenix repeat their success, or do the Blue Devils have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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