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Liberty Flames Secure Home Victory Over New Mexico Lobos at Williams Stadium in Football Showdown

In a competitive encounter at Williams Stadium, the Liberty Flames emerged victorious with a final score of 17-10 over the New Mexico Lobos. The Flames now hold an impressive record of 4-1, while the Lobos stand at 2-3.


Sep 3, 2022; Hattiesburg, Mississippi, USA; Liberty Flames wide receivers Demario Douglas (3) and CJ Yarbrough (13) celebrate Douglas  touchdown catch in the second half against the Southern Miss Golden Eagles at M.M. Roberts Stadium. Liberty won in overtime, 29-27. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports

The game saw the Liberty Flames dominate offensively with a total of 466 yards. The passing game was particularly effective, as they amassed 306 yards through the air. The quarterback's performance was notable with an impressive passer rating of 156 and completing two touchdown passes, including one that stretched for 53 yards. On the ground, the Flames covered 160 yards with their longest run being a substantial gain of 38 yards.


Defensively, Liberty was just as formidable. They secured two interceptions and returned them for a combined total of 23 yards. Their defensive line also managed to sack their opponents twice for a loss of six yards in total yardage.


Special teams contributed to this well-rounded team effort; although no punts were blocked or returned for touchdowns, they did manage to place one punt inside the opponent's twenty-yard line and had four kickoffs result in touchbacks.


The New Mexico Lobos struggled to keep pace but showed resilience throughout the game. They scored ten points against a staunch Liberty defense and managed to avoid turnovers via interceptions or fumbles lost.


As fans look forward to future games, they can mark their calendars for when the Liberty Flames take on their next challenge away from home against New Mexico State Aggies at Aggie Memorial Stadium on October 5th at 6:00 PM local time in Las Cruces. This upcoming contest will be available for viewing on FloSports network.

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