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Liberty Lady Flames Set to Host Western Kentucky Lady Toppers at Liberty Arena in Women's Basketball Showdown

As the Liberty Lady Flames prepare to host the Western Kentucky Lady Toppers at Liberty Arena, fans are eager for what promises to be a thrilling encounter in women's basketball. The upcoming game, scheduled for January 6th, is set against the backdrop of some compelling performances by the Lady Flames.


Liberty Lady Flames VS Western Kentucky Lady Toppers

The recent victory over Grand Canyon Antelopes on December 20th showcased the strengths of LIB. With a commanding scoreline of 65-52, their offense was firing on all cylinders. The team demonstrated a balanced attack with an impressive three-point shooting percentage of 62 percent and an overall field goal percentage of 46 percent. Their defensive prowess was also on display as they racked up ten steals and three blocks while dominating the boards with 37 rebounds.


However, it wasn't all smooth sailing for LIB as they faced a tough challenge against Richmond Spiders just four days earlier. Despite putting up a respectable score of 73 points, their defense allowed an overwhelming 99 points. This loss highlighted areas where LIB needs improvement if they are to contend with WKU effectively.


LIB's resilience will be tested once more following their disappointing performance against Radford Highlanders on December 13th where they were held to just 45 points while allowing 57 points from RAD. The team struggled offensively with only a ten percent success rate from beyond the arc and an overall field goal percentage sitting at just under thirty percent.


The key takeaway from these past games is that when LIB controls the pace and executes their offense efficiently, they can compete with any team in women's basketball. However, consistency remains an issue – particularly on defense – which could be exploited by WKU if not addressed promptly.


Looking ahead to face WKU at home provides LIB with both opportunity and challenge; it is imperative that they harness their offensive firepower while shoring up defensively to prevent easy baskets for their opponents.


Fans can expect that Coach Green will have his squad ready to bounce back strong after mixed results in recent outings. It will take disciplined execution on both ends of the floor but given what we've seen so far this season; there’s every reason to believe that Liberty Arena could witness another exhilarating victory for LIB come game day.


Mark your calendars: January 6th at Liberty Arena in Lynchburg is when you can catch this exciting matchup between two competitive teams looking to start off strong in this new year clash! Fans unable or unwilling to brave Lynchburg’s winter weather can follow along via live updates provided by local sports networks or online streaming platforms – don’t miss out!

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