Liberty Lady Flames Dominate Miners with Commanding 87-68 Victory
The Liberty Lady Flames continued their impressive season with a resounding 87-68 victory over the visiting Miners. The Flames' record now stands at an imposing figure, while the Miners are left to reflect on their performance. The game, which unfolded at Liberty Arena in Lynchburg, showcased the home team's dominance from start to finish.
From the opening quarter, the Flames set a high tempo, outscoring the Miners 21-13 and maintaining a lead throughout. Their offensive efficiency was particularly notable as they shot an impressive 57 percent from the field and an outstanding 48 percent from beyond the arc. The home team's prowess was not limited to shooting alone; they also excelled in ball distribution with a total of 24 assists.
The second quarter saw both teams score evenly, but it was after halftime that Liberty truly began to pull away. Scoring 23 points in the third quarter and ramping up their defense led to a substantial lead going into the final period of play. The fourth quarter solidified their dominance as they tallied another high-scoring segment with 29 points.
Defensively, Liberty outperformed UTEP by securing five blocks and limiting turnovers to just ten for the entire game. Their rebounding effort was equally strong as they collected a total of 33 rebounds—24 defensive and nine offensive—contributing significantly to second-chance opportunities which resulted in twelve additional points.
On individual performances, several players stood out for Liberty but it was their collective effort that truly shone through; every player contributed towards this comprehensive win against UTEP who managed only two blocks and six steals during their time on court.
Looking ahead for fans of Liberty Lady Flames is an encounter against Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders at Murphy Athletic Center in Murfreesboro on February 8th at 6:30 PM local time (7:30 PM Eastern). This matchup will be available for viewing where fans typically watch games featuring these teams compete.