Liberty Arena Set to Host Liberty Flames and Grand Canyon Antelopes in Men's Basketball Showdown

As the Liberty Flames prepare to welcome the Grand Canyon Antelopes to the Liberty Arena, fans are eager for an exciting matchup. The Flames have shown a mixed bag of results in their recent outings, displaying both dominance and vulnerability.

In their last game against the Delta Devils at home, the Flames exhibited a strong offensive performance with a 74-39 victory. Their shooting was impressive, hitting 69 percent from inside the arc and maintaining an overall field goal percentage of 48. They also excelled at free throws with an accuracy of 87 percent. Defensively, they limited turnovers to just five while forcing 14 from their opponents, which contributed to their substantial win.

However, this commanding display was preceded by a less favorable outcome against Charleston Cougars where they fell short at 67-76. Despite putting up a fight with six steals and converting ten three-pointers at a rate of 32 percent, they struggled with field goal accuracy (38 percent) and free throw efficiency (61 percent). Their assist-to-turnover ratio also dipped compared to their victorious game.

Looking further back reveals another tough contest for the Flames when they faced off against Florida Atlantic Owls on enemy territory. The team managed only 58 points against FAU's robust defense that forced them into thirteen turnovers and held them to shooting just under 38 percent from the field.

The upcoming game presents an opportunity for redemption as well as consistency for Liberty Flames on their home court where fan support could provide that extra boost needed for victory.

Fans can catch all the action live on ESPNU or head over to Lynchburg's own Liberty Arena on December 9th at 7:00 PM Eastern Time. With recent performances suggesting potential volatility in execution, it will be intriguing to see which version of the Flames shows up – but one thing is certain: it will be a battle worth watching.