Basketball Recap: Landrum Takes a Loss

Landrum was the 64-60 winner over Liberty when they last played one another back in January, but their luck changed this time around. The Cardinals took a hard 81-62 fall against the Red Devils on Friday. The Cardinals have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Noah Dodd

Points

12/09/25 vs Blue Ridge	6
12/01/25 @ Blue Ridge	18
12/08/25 vs Union County	20
12/03/25 vs Walhalla	21
12/05/25 vs Asheville	21

Despite the loss, Landrum saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Noah Dodd almost dropped a double-double with 23 points and nine rebounds. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Dodd has scored all season. The team also got some help courtesy of Durham McEntire, who posted eight points in addition to nine boards and three steals.

Kendrick Jackson produced another solid effort going 11-for-21 to rack up 30 points along with five rebounds and five steals for Liberty. What's more, Jackson posted two blocks, the most he's had since back in January. Zach Welborn was another key player, shooting 89% from the field on his way to 17 points and seven boards.

Landrum's defeat dropped their record down to 3-3. As for Liberty, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 8-1.

Landrum will take on Asheville in a holiday battle at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Liberty and Pickens will compete for holiday cheer at 7:30 p.m. on Monday. The Red Devils will be up against the Blue Flame's rather soft defense (which has allowed 52.43 points per game), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.