Liberty Lady Flames Set to Host Tennessee Lady Volunteers in Lynchburg for Women's Basketball Showdown
As the Liberty Lady Flames prepare to welcome the Tennessee Lady Volunteers at Liberty Arena, fans are anticipating a competitive clash in women's basketball. The upcoming game, scheduled for December 31st, will be a test of resilience and strategy for the home team.
The Liberty Lady Flames have had a challenging run in their recent games. In their last outing against the Richmond Spiders, they put up an impressive 73 points but fell short defensively, conceding 99 points. Despite shooting with an efficient field goal percentage of 48 and converting half of their three-point attempts, turnovers proved costly with 20 lost possessions.
In another recent game on their home court at Liberty Arena against Radford Highlanders, the team struggled offensively. They scored only 45 points with a low field goal percentage of just 27 and were particularly challenged beyond the arc where they made just two out of twenty attempts from three-point range. However, they showed strength on defense with six blocks and managed to collect an impressive total of 45 rebounds.
Against North Carolina State Wolfpack away from home, the Lady Flames scored more consistently with a total of 67 points but again faced defensive issues allowing 80 points. Their free throw accuracy was perfect; however, turnovers remained an issue as they gave up possession sixteen times.
The venue could play a significant role in this matchup as playing at home has historically provided teams with an advantage due to familiar surroundings and fan support. The Liberty Arena will be crucial for boosting morale and providing that extra push towards victory.
Fans can expect to see whether the Lady Flames can tighten up their defense while maintaining offensive efficiency against Tennessee's squad. With rebounding being one of their stronger aspects recently alongside shot-blocking capabilities – these areas could be key factors in determining success during this encounter.
Catch all the action live from Lynchburg on December 31st at Liberty Arena starting at 7:00 PM local time as both teams vie for supremacy on court before ringing in the New Year.