Liberty Lady Flames Welcome Grand Canyon Antelopes to Lynchburg for Women's Basketball Clash

As the Liberty Lady Flames prepare to host the Grand Canyon Antelopes at Liberty Arena, fans are eager for what promises to be an engaging encounter in women's basketball. The upcoming game scheduled for December 20th is a chance for the Lady Flames to bounce back and showcase their resilience on their home court.

The Lady Flames have had a rollercoaster of performances lately, with their most recent game against North Carolina State Wolfpack on December 10th ending in a 67-80 defeat. Despite this loss, there were positive takeaways from the game, including a solid free throw percentage of 100 and an impressive number of total rebounds at 43. However, they will need to address their defensive strategy as they allowed the Wolfpack fast break points tallying up to 26.

In contrast, during their last home game on December 5th against Towson Tigers which went into overtime, LIB showed tenacity by securing a close win with a score of 70-73. Their two-point field goal percentage was strong at around 52 percent and they capitalized on second-chance points with a total of 17. This kind of performance is exactly what will be needed when facing GC.

The Grand Canyon Antelopes should not be underestimated though; any opponent warrants preparation and strategic planning. The key for LIB will be maintaining control over turnovers and capitalizing on scoring opportunities inside the paint where they've shown strength previously.

LIB's defense also needs tightening up; while they've been effective in blocking shots – evident from their nine blocks against James Madison Dukes on December 1st – consistency will be crucial against GC's offense.

Looking ahead to the clash at Liberty Arena, it’s clear that if LIB can leverage its home-court advantage and play with the same determination seen in past games – especially focusing on converting field goals and controlling rebounds – there’s every reason to believe that victory could swing in favor of Liberty University’s team.

Fans are encouraged not only to support but also witness this exciting matchup firsthand or follow along through available broadcast networks. The action tips off at Liberty Arena located in Lynchburg, VA (zip code:24502) sharp at 7:00 PM local time on December 20th. Don't miss out as these two teams battle it out on court!