Liberty Flames to Face New Mexico State Aggies in Huntsville Showdown
As the Liberty Flames prepare to take on the New Mexico State Aggies, fans are eagerly anticipating what promises to be an enthralling encounter at the Von Braun Center. The Flames' recent performance has shown a team that is capable of overcoming adversity and securing victories under pressure.
In their last outing during the Conference USA Quarterfinal 2, Liberty edged out a close victory against Western Kentucky's Lady Toppers with a final score of 62-59. This win was characterized by a strong defensive effort and an ability to capitalize on turnovers, scoring 10 points off their opponent's mistakes. Despite committing more turnovers themselves (19), they managed to maintain composure and leverage their assists-to-turnover ratio effectively.
The Flames showcased their prowess from beyond the arc, hitting an impressive 42 percent of three-point attempts which contributed significantly to their scoring tally. Their free throw accuracy was flawless at 100 percent, although they only took six shots from the line.
Rebounding was another area where Liberty excelled; they outrebounded Western Kentucky by a substantial margin with 43 total rebounds compared to Western Kentucky's 32. This dominance on the glass provided them with additional scoring opportunities through second-chance points, although there is room for improvement in this aspect as they only scored five second-chance points.
Looking ahead at their matchup against New Mexico State Aggies, maintaining this level of defensive intensity and rebounding efficiency will be crucial for Liberty. The Von Braun Center has been kind to them before – it’s where they secured their recent victory – and playing in familiar territory could provide an added advantage.
Fans can catch all the action from this exciting game scheduled for March 16th at 01:00 AM UTC (March 15th local time) at Von Braun Center in Huntsville or tune in via broadcast options available for those who cannot attend in person.