Liberty Flames Narrowly Defeated at Liberty Arena by Grand Canyon Antelopes
In a closely contested matchup at Liberty Arena, the Grand Canyon Antelopes edged out the Liberty Flames with a final score of 69-64. The Flames now stand with an equal number of victories and defeats, while the Antelopes have added another win to their record.
The game was characterized by intense competition, as evidenced by the five times the lead changed hands and an equal number of instances where the score was tied. The home team, Liberty Flames, put up a resilient fight but fell short against their opponents. Despite matching the Antelopes point-for-point in the first half with 32 each, both teams ramped up their efforts in the second half where Grand Canyon managed to outscore Liberty.
The Flames showcased commendable effort on both ends of the court. They notched six steals and two blocks defensively while also contributing twelve assists on offense. Their shooting from within the arc was more effective than from distance, making 18 out of 38 two-point attempts which translates to a 47 percent success rate. However, they struggled beyond the arc with only six three-pointers made from twenty-five attempts for a modest 24 percent completion rate.
On offense, they managed to put up thirty points in paint and capitalized on nine second-chance points thanks to thirteen offensive rebounds. However, free throws were not as fruitful for them; they made ten out of sixteen attempts which is roughly 63 percent accuracy.
Grand Canyon's performance was marked by solid defensive plays including seven blocks and six steals that contributed to fourteen turnovers for Liberty. Offensively they were efficient inside with fifty-three percent shooting on two-point field goals but had challenges from three-point range making only four out of fifteen attempts resulting in about twenty-seven percent accuracy.
The visiting team also excelled at capitalizing on opportunities provided by turnovers scoring eighteen points off them compared to eleven by Liberty. Moreover, Grand Canyon's free throw proficiency stood out as they sank twenty-one of their twenty-seven shots giving them approximately seventy-eight percent success rate at charity stripe.
With this outcome behind them, fans can look forward to seeing how The Flames will regroup for their next challenge when they host Tennessee State Tigers at Liberty Arena in Lynchburg VA on December 13th at 8:00 PM Eastern Time zone. This upcoming game will be available for viewing via ESPN+ internet broadcast network allowing fans across different regions access to cheer for their team once again.