Redskins Withstand Guymon Comeback Attempt

It was a 33-32 Liberal lead over Guymon when the ball left Mershek Wiltshire’s right hand. The Redskins had led 30-20 but squandered that lead to see the visiting Guymon Tigers threaten to steal a win in the Big House. But the senior made the corner three to give Liberal a four point lead and help them defeat the Tigers 43-32 Tuesday night in the Big House. Wiltshire made two fourth quarter three pointers and scored eight fourth quarter points to help Liberal beat Guymon for the ninth consecutive time in the Big House.

Liberal led 6-5 after one quarter and led 20-17 at the half after Cade Hinkle stole a inbound pass a made a three pointer. The Redskins built a 30-20 lead and led 30-25 after three.

Hinkle led the Redskins with 16 and Wiltshire scored 10. Guymon’s Angel Vega had 17.

Liberal is 9-6 and the Tigers are 13-8.

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