Cuffee carries Liberty over Trinity Baptist 87-28
LYNCHBURG, Va. -- Elijah Cuffee had 15 points as Liberty stretched its season-opening win streak to 10 games, rolling past Trinity Baptist 87-28 on Monday night.
Scottie James had 14 points for Liberty which is 10-0 for the first time in school history. Colton Reed added 12 points. Caleb Homesley had six rebounds for the hosts.
Liberty posted a season-high 24 assists. Meanwhile, the Eagles' 28 points on 22.2 percent shooting represented the worst marks by a Liberty opponent this season. Liberty ranks second in the nation in points allowed with an average of 49 per game.
Liberty dominated the first half and led 40-11 at the break. The Flames' 47 points in the second half were a season best for the team.
Liberty faces Grand Canyon on Sunday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- John Hampton
- Steven Perry
- Daniel Clark
2023-24 Conference USA Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Sam Houston | 13-3 | - | 21-12 |
Louisiana Tech | 12-4 | 1 | 22-10 |
Western Kentucky | 8-8 | 5 | 22-12 |
Liberty | 7-9 | 6 | 18-14 |
UTEP | 7-9 | 6 | 18-16 |
Middle Tennessee | 7-9 | 6 | 14-19 |
New Mexico State | 7-9 | 6 | 13-19 |
Jacksonville State | 6-10 | 7 | 14-18 |
Florida International | 5-11 | 8 | 11-22 |