Saturday, November 29
Annapolis, Md.
3:30 PM ET
Liberty University
4-2,0-0CUSA
67
vs
60
Duquesne
5-2,0-0Atlantic 10
1
2
3
4
F
Duquesne
8
18
15
19
60
Liberty
20
14
14
19
67
Claudia Acin dished out a career-high 10 assists in a successful return to action.
Liberty Holds Off Duquesne for 67-60 Victory
11/29/2025 8:39:00 PM | Women's Basketball
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – After building an early 21-point lead, Liberty withstood numerous comeback attempts by Duquesne to win Saturday's nightcap at the Navy Classic by a 67-60 count.
Avery Mills scored 12 of her team-high 18 points during the fourth quarter to help Liberty improve to 4-2 with its first win away from Lynchburg this year. Ify Nwaobi led all players with 13 boards, helping the Lady Flames win a battle between two of the nation's top rebounding teams, 47-40. Meanwhile, Claudia Acin (8 points, career-high 10 assists, 1 turnover) was impressive in her return to action after missing the last three contests.
Duquesne drops to 5-2 despite Alexis Bordas tallying 13 of her game-high 23 points during the final stanza. The Dukes were held more than 20 points below their season scoring average, finishing at 32.8 percent (19-of-58) from the field and 23.3 percent (7-of-30) from three-point range.
Box Score Highlights
Liberty Individuals: Mills – 18 points, 3-8 3FG; Emmy Stout – 14 points, 9 rebounds; Nwaobi – 8 points, 13 rebounds; Claudia Acin – 8 points, 10 assists, 1 turnover; Elisabeth Aegisdottir – 7 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists.
Duquesne Individuals: Bordas – 23 points, 5-11 3FG; Reina Green – 10 points, 7 rebounds; Raevin Washington – 8 points, 8 rebounds, 4 blocks; Gabby Grantham-Medley – 7 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists.
Key Team Stats: Liberty finished at 38.5 percent (25-of-65) from the floor and 34.5 percent (10-of-29) from three-point range, equaling a season high for triples made. The Lady Flames struggled at the foul line (46.7 percent, 7-of-15), while Duquesne shot 75 percent (15-of-20) from the charity stripe. The Lady Flames pulled down 18 offensive boards, leading to 10 second-chance points. Liberty posted a positive assist-to-turnover ratio (18-to-14), while Duquesne totaled 11 assists to 13 miscues. The Dukes notched a 15-12 edge in bench points.
Turning Point
Emmy Stout single-handedly outscored Duquesne, 9-8, during the first 12:50 of the game as Liberty raced out to a 29-8 advantage.
The Dukes eventually got back within four (48-44) after Alexis Bordas opened the fourth quarter with a three-pointer.
That was as close as Duquesne got, as Avery Mills (12 fourth-quarter points, including three triples) matched Bordas (13 fourth-quarter points, including three triples) shot for shot down the stretch.
Notes and Nuggets
Liberty will close out its stay at the Navy Classic and the month of November on Sunday. The Lady Flames will face Manhattan (0-6) for the first time in 25 years at 3:30 p.m., with the game set to air on ESPN+.
The Lady Flames will look to go 2-0 for the third time in four all-time appearances at the Navy Classic, while the Jaspers will attempt to bounce back from a 59-52 setback to host Navy during Saturday's opening contest.
Avery Mills scored 12 of her team-high 18 points during the fourth quarter to help Liberty improve to 4-2 with its first win away from Lynchburg this year. Ify Nwaobi led all players with 13 boards, helping the Lady Flames win a battle between two of the nation's top rebounding teams, 47-40. Meanwhile, Claudia Acin (8 points, career-high 10 assists, 1 turnover) was impressive in her return to action after missing the last three contests.
Duquesne drops to 5-2 despite Alexis Bordas tallying 13 of her game-high 23 points during the final stanza. The Dukes were held more than 20 points below their season scoring average, finishing at 32.8 percent (19-of-58) from the field and 23.3 percent (7-of-30) from three-point range.
Box Score Highlights
Liberty Individuals: Mills – 18 points, 3-8 3FG; Emmy Stout – 14 points, 9 rebounds; Nwaobi – 8 points, 13 rebounds; Claudia Acin – 8 points, 10 assists, 1 turnover; Elisabeth Aegisdottir – 7 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists.
Duquesne Individuals: Bordas – 23 points, 5-11 3FG; Reina Green – 10 points, 7 rebounds; Raevin Washington – 8 points, 8 rebounds, 4 blocks; Gabby Grantham-Medley – 7 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists.
Key Team Stats: Liberty finished at 38.5 percent (25-of-65) from the floor and 34.5 percent (10-of-29) from three-point range, equaling a season high for triples made. The Lady Flames struggled at the foul line (46.7 percent, 7-of-15), while Duquesne shot 75 percent (15-of-20) from the charity stripe. The Lady Flames pulled down 18 offensive boards, leading to 10 second-chance points. Liberty posted a positive assist-to-turnover ratio (18-to-14), while Duquesne totaled 11 assists to 13 miscues. The Dukes notched a 15-12 edge in bench points.
Turning Point
Emmy Stout single-handedly outscored Duquesne, 9-8, during the first 12:50 of the game as Liberty raced out to a 29-8 advantage.
The Dukes eventually got back within four (48-44) after Alexis Bordas opened the fourth quarter with a three-pointer.
That was as close as Duquesne got, as Avery Mills (12 fourth-quarter points, including three triples) matched Bordas (13 fourth-quarter points, including three triples) shot for shot down the stretch.
Notes and Nuggets
- All three of Mills' made three-pointers came during the fourth quarter for the second game in a row. She has hit multiple triples in all six games to begin the season, totaling a team-high 17 for the year.
- Mills went 3-of-3 from the foul line and has now made 26 in a row dating back to last season. That is tied with Jaymee Fisher-Davis (2013-15) for the second longest streak of made free throws in program history.
- Stout's 14 points put her into double figures for the seventh straight game, dating back to 2024-25.
- Nwaobi matched her career high of 13 boards, reaching double digits on the glass for the fourth game in a row.
- Acin's 10 assists were the most by a Lady Flame since Jordan Hodges dished out 10 helpers versus UTEP on Feb. 3, 2024. She now has a 21-to-4 assist-to-turnover ratio in three appearances this season.
- Acin, who last played in a win over East Carolina on Nov. 7, saw both of her made field goals come from three-point range. She has connected on 10 triples this year.
- Entering the game, Liberty's rebound margin stood at +15.6 while Duquesne's was +15.7.
- Liberty is now 2-1 all-time against Duquesne.
- Saturday's triumph marked the Lady Flames' first victory over an Atlantic 10 Conference opponent since Dec. 22, 2018, the last time they faced Duquesne. Liberty will square off against two more A-10 foes (George Mason and Richmond) within its next three outings.
Liberty will close out its stay at the Navy Classic and the month of November on Sunday. The Lady Flames will face Manhattan (0-6) for the first time in 25 years at 3:30 p.m., with the game set to air on ESPN+.
The Lady Flames will look to go 2-0 for the third time in four all-time appearances at the Navy Classic, while the Jaspers will attempt to bounce back from a 59-52 setback to host Navy during Saturday's opening contest.
Team Stats
DU
Lib
FG%
.328
.385
3FG%
.233
.345
FT%
.750
.467
RB
40
47
TO
13
14
STL
7
6
Game Leaders
Pts
18
FGM
6
3FGM
3
FTM
3
Pts
14
FGM
6
3FGM
0
FTM
2
Pts
8
FGM
2
3FGM
2
FTM
2
Pts
8
FGM
4
3FGM
0
FTM
0
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