Liberty Flames Dominate Shockers at HTC Center in Semifinals Game 2
In a compelling display of basketball, the Liberty Flames secured a decisive victory over the Wichita State Shockers with a final score of 83-66. The Flames' season record now stands at an impressive 2-0, while the Shockers fall to 0-2.
The game, held at HTC Center in Conway, saw the Liberty Flames establish dominance early on. By halftime, they had already racked up 39 points against the Shockers' 36. The second half only solidified their lead as they outscored their opponents with an additional 44 points to Wichita State's 30.
The Flames showcased superior teamwork with a total of 18 assists and capitalized on turnovers by scoring 13 points off them. Their defensive efforts were equally notable as they amassed nine steals throughout the game. On offense, Liberty was prolific from beyond the arc; their three-point shooting was remarkable as they made 14 out of their attempted 40 shots for a solid three-point percentage of about thirty-five percent.
Moreover, Liberty's rebounding effort matched that of Wichita State's with both teams pulling down a total of thirty-seven rebounds each. However, it was in second-chance points where the Flames excelled by doubling what Wichita State managed to score—16 compared to seven.
Wichita State did not go down without showing some resilience though; they fought hard in paint scoring forty points and also showed accuracy from two-point range hitting fifty-one percent of those attempts. They also had success at free throws making sixteen out of twenty-one attempts which translates into approximately seventy-six percent accuracy.
Despite these efforts by Wichita State, it was clear that Liberty controlled much of this game – leading in assists and showcasing better ball control with fewer turnovers (eleven against sixteen). Their ability to convert from long-range also played a significant role in stretching their lead and ultimately securing victory.
Looking ahead for fans eager to follow more action-packed games featuring the Liberty Flames: The team is set to face off against Vermont Catamounts at HTC Center on November nineteen around five-thirty PM Eastern Time. This upcoming match will be broadcasted nationally on ESPN2 channel two hundred nine for all who wish to tune in and support their team.