Liberty Defeats Lancaster Bible

Liberty improved to 15-5 this season with a 90-49 win over Lancaster Bible College. The Flames' 90 points were their third highest point total this season, as Liberty extends its home winning streak to 32 games.

First Half

Liberty put the pressure on Lancaster Bible College early in the game, shooting 60 percent in the first six minutes of the game, while LBC started the game 3-10 from the field. Elijah Cuffee (six points) and Kyle Rode (five points) got off to a solid start, scoring 11 of Liberty's first 18 points of the game in the first six and a half minutes. The Flames did an excellent job of distributing the ball in the first half, recording nine assists off 16 made field goals. The Flames went into the break with a 45-26 lead with nine Liberty players scoring throughout the half.

Second Half

Liberty continued to be efficient on offense in the first eight minutes of the second half, shooting 53 percent from the field, led by Cuffee's eight points during that span. Cuffee led all scorers in the second frame with 13 points, as the Flames continued their offensive attack by shooting 52 percent in the second half. Lancaster Bible College struggled to develop a rhythm on offense, ending the game on a 3:23 scoring drought.

Key Stats & Notes

Liberty extended its winning streak at home to 32 games, which is the second longest in the country.
Elijah Cuffee scored a career-high 19 points.
Darius McGhee recorded four assists, tying his season high.
Liberty made 11 three-pointers, the most in a game since Jan. 2, 2021 (12 at Lipscomb).
Liberty's bench outscored Lancaster Bible College's bench 35-18.
Liberty scored 48 points in the paint, while limiting LBC to 18 points.

Thoughts from Head Coach Ritchie McKay

"I think we are just really appreciative we got an opportunity to play. I don't think in a season like this that you can take anything for granted, so we are very blessed that Lancaster got on a bus. This game was finalized just 24 hours ago, and they have a very good Non-Division I program. They move the ball and are well-coached. I have not ever gone into an opposing team's locker room and I just told those guys ‘Man, I was really impressed with you.' Proud of our group. I think we got better tonight, and I hope we can keep building on that as we head into this stretch run."

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The ASUN Conference will announce an updated conference schedule with updated opponents and times in the coming weeks.

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Elijah Cuffee

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