Both teams shot poorly in what was a tightly contested game.

The win proved to be the first win over an ACC opponent since the 2008, when the Flames defeated the Hokies 45-43 in Blacksburg.

Liberty tipped off the 2021-22 season Thursday night in front of a sold-out crowd of 4,034 fans at Liberty Arena, the most fans ever at a game in Liberty Arena. The Flames dominated from start-to-finish, defeating Regent 85-24 for its first win of the season.

The Lady Flames’ final 32-point margin of victory (78-46) marked their largest ever in an ASUN Conference game. Key Team Stats: Liberty’s 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 Jacksonville’s 18 turnovers and tripled up the visitors in bench points (39-13). AdThird Quarter• Nine different Lady Flames scored points in the third quarter. The Lady Flames’ 32-point margin of victory was their largest since a 73-36 triumph over Longwood on Feb. 27, 2018 at the Vines Center.

LYNCHBURG, Va. – With Liberty trailing North Alabama by nine early in the second quarter of Sunday’s series finale at Liberty Arena, Mya Berkman went to work. • Berkman’s 11 rebounds set a new career high and a new Liberty Arena record. Bond had set the previous Liberty Arena mark with her 10 boards for North Alabama on Saturday. The Lady Flames also trailed Lipscomb by nine during a 76-66 overtime victory on Jan. 3 at Liberty Arena. • The home team is now 15-0 at Liberty Arena, including an 8-0 mark for the Liberty men’s basketball team and a 7-0 record for the Lady Flames.

Four Lady Flames scored in double figures, and Liberty tallied a season high for points in an 88-59 triumph over Lipscomb. The Lady Flames have won four straight contests overall, seven consecutive ASUN Conference games and nine home games in a row. Lipscomb Individuals: Jordan Peete – 12 points; Taylor Clark – 11 points; Jalyn Holcomb – 10 points, 3 assists; Jane Deason – 6 rebounds. Eleven different Lady Flames scored points, as the victors recorded 39 bench points. The home team remains undefeated at Liberty Arena, including a 6-0 record for the Liberty men’s basketball team and a 4-0 mark for the Lady Flames.

LYNCHBURG, Va. – Liberty seniors Ashtyn Baker (19 points) and Emily Lytle (16 points) played leading roles in the Lady Flames’ 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. Baker’s long-distance triple at the third-quarter buzzer sent the Lady Flames into the final period with a 70-49 lead. • Nenna Lindstrom knocked down the Lady Flames’ 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).

The first game in Liberty Arena was a success for the Liberty men’s basketball team as the Flames improve to 3-2 with a 78-62 win over St. Francis (1-3). The Flames shot 53 percent from the field, led by Keegan McDowell’s career-high 21 points. First HalfLiberty did an exceptional job of getting its players involved on offense to start the game, as eight players scored for Liberty in the first half. The Flames distributed the ball well throughout the night, especially in the second half recording nine assists off 13 makes. Key Stats & Notes· Liberty shot over 50 percent for the third time this season.

LYNCHBURG, Va. – 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 Quarter• Liberty post players accounted for every point of the Lady Flames’ 10-1 run to begin the second period. • 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.

LYNCHBURG, Va. – Liberty Basketball has unveiled its 2020-21 schedule that includes 15 home games during the inaugural season at Liberty Arena. Liberty Arena will operate at approximately 17% capacity under current ASUN, NCAA and state of Virginia regulations for the start of the 2020-21 season. The Flames' first home contest during the ASUN schedule will take place on Jan. 8 when the Flames host FGCU. Liberty will have four homestands at Liberty Arena during the ASUN schedule, as the Flames will also host Kennesaw State, North Florida and Bellarmine. Liberty Men’s Basketball 2020-2021 Schedule:NOV. 25 PURDUE ^ TBD MELBOURNE, FLA.NOV. 26 MISSISSIPPI STATE/CLEMSON ^ TBD MELBOURNE, FLA.NOV. 30 SIENNA # TBD UNCASVILLE, CONN.DEC. 3 ST. FRANCIS (PA) 7 P.M. LYNCHBURG, VA.DEC. 5 BLUEFIELD COLLEGE 2 P.M. LYNCHBURG, VA.DEC. 9 MISSOURI TBD COLUMBIA, MO.

LYNCHBURG, Va. – The Liberty women’s basketball team has announced its revamped 16-game league schedule for the Lady Flames' third season of ASUN Conference play in 2020-21. The Lady Flames' conference-opening road swing will take them to Stetson (Jan. 2) and ASUN newcomer Bellarmine (Jan. 4). For the second year in a row, the Lady Flames will head to Kennesaw State for their regular-season finale, March 1. Active StreaksThe Lady Flames will enter ASUN play with their longest conference winning streak during two seasons as a conference member. The Lady Flames have defeated eight straight ASUN opponents overall, also including the 2020 ASUN Championship triumphs over Kennesaw State and North Alabama.