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Liberty falls to FGCU in ASUN Womenโs Title game 84-62
Read full article: Liberty falls to FGCU in ASUN Womenโs Title game 84-62KENNESAW, Ga. โ Making its 22nd conference tournament title game appearance in 25 years, Sunday at the KSU Convocation Center, No. 1 seed FGCU claimed its eighth ASUN Womenโs Basketball Championship title with an 84-62 triumph over the Lady Flames. Lytle averaged 21.0 ppg for the three-game tournament, earning her third consecutive ASUN All-Tournament Team award. Tishara Morehouse (15 points, 5 assists) and Aaliyah Stanley (12 points) joined Bell on the all-tournament team. AdThe all-tournament team was rounded out by the duo of Lipscombโs Dorie Harrison and North Floridaโs Rhetta Moore.
Liberty Holds Off Bellarmine 79-73 to Complete Road Sweep
Read full article: Liberty Holds Off Bellarmine 79-73 to Complete Road SweepLOUISVILLE, Ky. โ Liberty wrapped up a two-game ASUN series sweep with a hard-fought 79-73 victory at Bellarmine, Sunday afternoon. The Lady Flames shot 78.3 percent (18-of-23) from the foul line, including 10-of-12 during the fourth quarter. Notes and Nuggetsโข One day after scoring her 1,000th career point, Lytle scored a team-high 17 for the Lady Flames. โข Four Lady Flames scored in double figures on Sunday after five Lady Flames reached double digits during Saturdayโs game. โข The 10-point deficit (21-11) Liberty faced early on was the largest deficit the Lady Flames have overcome during a victory this season.
Lytle reaches 1,000 as Lady Flames return to winning ways at Bellarmine
Read full article: Lytle reaches 1,000 as Lady Flames return to winning ways at BellarmineEmily Lytle became the 18th member of Libertyโs 1,000-point club and was one of the Lady Flamesโ five double-digit scorers during the matinee at Freedom Hall. Like the Lady Flames, Bellarmine also shot well from beyond the arc (50 percent, 10-of-20). Second Quarterโข The Lady Flames outscored Bellarmine 24-13 during the second period, aided by 4-of-4 shooting from the three-point arc. โข Jeffries hit three triples during Bellarmineโs ensuing 12-0 burst, which cut the Lady Flamesโ advantage to 51-44. Notes and Nuggetsโข Lytle became the Lady Flamesโ 18th 1,000-point scorer, one game after Baker became the 17th member of the 1,000-point club.
Libertyโs win streak reaches 10 with 78-46 triumph over Jacksonville
Read full article: Libertyโs win streak reaches 10 with 78-46 triumph over JacksonvilleThe Lady Flamesโ final 32-point margin of victory (78-46) marked their largest ever in an ASUN Conference game. Key Team Stats: Libertyโs three triples made equaled a season low, but the Lady Flames shot 30-of-44 (68.2 percent) from inside the arc. The Lady Flames scored 23 points off Jacksonvilleโs 18 turnovers and tripled up the visitors in bench points (39-13). AdThird Quarterโข Nine different Lady Flames scored points in the third quarter. The Lady Flamesโ 32-point margin of victory was their largest since a 73-36 triumph over Longwood on Feb. 27, 2018 at the Vines Center.
Lady Flames down Carson-Newman 85-60 on record-breaking Sunday
Read full article: Lady Flames down Carson-Newman 85-60 on record-breaking SundayLYNCHBURG, Va. โ Liberty seniors Ashtyn Baker (19 points) and Emily Lytle (16 points) played leading roles in the Lady Flamesโ record-breaking 85-60 victory over Carson-Newman, Sunday at Liberty Arena. The Lady Flames more than doubled up the Lady Eagles in bench points, 34-16. Bakerโs long-distance triple at the third-quarter buzzer sent the Lady Flames into the final period with a 70-49 lead. โข Nenna Lindstrom knocked down the Lady Flamesโ record-breaking 13th triple from the right wing with 4:28 to play. Up NextThe Lady Flames will renew an old Big South Conference rivalry Wednesday at 6 p.m. when they visit High Point (2-2, 0-0 Big South).
Lady Flames roll past Norfolk State on Liberty Arenaโs opening night
Read full article: Lady Flames roll past Norfolk State on Liberty Arenaโs opening nightLYNCHBURG, Va. โ The host Lady Flames opened Liberty Arena in style Tuesday evening with an impressive 76-53 triumph over Norfolk State. Ten different Lady Flames scored points, and the team recorded 26 assists on 30 made field goals for their highest assist total since Jan. 26, 2013. Second Quarterโข Liberty post players accounted for every point of the Lady Flamesโ 10-1 run to begin the second period. โข The Lady Flames took that same margin (35-22) into the locker room following an opening half where they dominated the interior. The Lady Flames held Norfolk State without a made field goal for 6:09 to start the half, building a 49-23 cushion.