Liberty Flames Dominate at Liberty Arena Against St. Andrews Knights in Men's Basketball
The Liberty Flames showcased a commanding performance against the St. Andrews Knights, ending with a 99-26 victory. The Flames' season record now stands at an impressive 1-0, while the Knights fall to 0-1.
At Liberty Arena, home fans witnessed the Flames' offensive onslaught as they scored 52 points in the first half and added another 47 in the second. The home team's shooting was on point with a field goal percentage of 51 and an even more impressive three-point shooting rate of 41 percent, sinking 18 shots from beyond the arc.
The Flames' defense was equally formidable, limiting the Knights to just seven two-pointers on a mere 19 percent shooting from inside the arc and only three successful three-point attempts out of fifteen, for a lowly twenty percent completion rate. The visiting team struggled throughout, managing only four free throws but converting them at an admirable rate of seventy-five percent.
Liberty's players were relentless on both ends of the court; their defensive prowess resulted in eight steals and three blocks while committing only six personal fouls throughout the game. On offense, they demonstrated exceptional teamwork with thirty-four assists leading to their high scoring output.
Rebounding was another area where the Flames excelled; they pulled down fifty-six rebounds compared to twenty-five by their opponents. This included fifteen offensive boards that contributed significantly to their twenty-one second-chance points.
One notable statistic for Liberty was their ability to capitalize on turnovers; they scored twenty-eight points off turnovers while committing only five themselves. Their assist-to-turnover ratio stood at an outstanding six point eight—evidence of efficient ball handling and playmaking abilities.
The game took place before an enthusiastic crowd of two thousand two hundred thirty spectators who left satisfied with their team's dominant display over St. Andrews Knights at Liberty Arena located in Lynchburg, Virginia.
Looking ahead, fans can catch The Liberty Flames as they prepare for their next challenge against Utah Valley Wolverines at UCCU Center in Orem, Utah scheduled for December twentieth at eight PM Eastern Time broadcasted on ESPN+.