Flames Ignite, Overpower Bearkats in Dominant Home Victory
The Liberty Flames showcased a commanding performance against the Sam Houston Bearkats with a final score of 82-66. The Flames' season record now stands at an impressive 17-3, while the Bearkats fall to a challenging 9-11. The game was marked by consistent scoring from the home team, with both halves contributing an equal 41 points to their victory.
The Flames' offense was on fire throughout the game, shooting an impressive 57 percent from the field and an outstanding 48 percent from beyond the arc. Their two-point field goal percentage was equally notable at 63 percent. Liberty's defense also stepped up, limiting their opponents to a lower field goal percentage of just 46 percent and only allowing them to convert five out of eighteen three-point attempts.
Liberty's players demonstrated excellent teamwork with a total of 16 assists, doubling that of Sam Houston's nine assists. This teamwork was further exemplified by their higher assist-turnover ratio of two compared to one point twenty-nine for the Bearkats. The Flames capitalized on turnovers as well, scoring thirteen points off turnovers while holding Sam Houston to just five points in this category.
On defense, Liberty managed two steals and blocked one shot but committed nineteen personal fouls over the course of play. In contrast, Sam Houston recorded four steals but failed to block any shots and committed fourteen personal fouls.
Rebounding played a crucial role in this matchup; both teams were nearly even in this aspect with Liberty grabbing thirty-one rebounds and Sam Houston securing thirty rebounds overall. However, it was inside where Liberty truly dominated by outscoring their opponents thirty-eight points to thirty-two in paint production.
Liberty’s precision from free throw line matched that of their opponents', both teams making eleven free throws on seventeen attempts which translates into sixty-five percent accuracy for each side.
Looking ahead for fans eager to follow their team's progress: The next challenge for the Liberty Flames will be away against Jacksonville State Gamecocks at Pete Mathews Coliseum located in Jacksonville AL USA zip code:36265 on January twenty-seventh at four PM Eastern Time Zone broadcasted via ESPN+. This encounter promises another opportunity for fans to witness their team's continued efforts this season.