Cabbil does damage early in Liberty's 87-42 win over Summit
LYNCHBURG, Va. -- Lovell Cabbil scored 14 points and Isaiah Williams and Ezra Talbert each scored 13 and Liberty controlled Division-III level Summit from the outset in an 87-42 win on Friday.
Williams finished 9 for 11 from the free-throw line and Keegan McDowell added 11 points for the Flames.
Cabbil scored nine points in a little more than the first seven minutes when Liberty built a 21-2 lead with 12:42 to play before halftime. The Flames closed the game with a 9-0 run. Liberty shot 28 for 54 (51.9 percent) from the floor but was just 5 for 22 (22.7 percent) from behind the 3-point line.
Liberty controlled the game down low with a 39-23 rebounding edge, outscored Summit 46-12 inside and committed just nine turnovers.
Preston Hucakby and Will Smoot each scored 12 points for Summit. The Defenders suited 18 players for the game and 15 saw action.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Corey Haney
- Michael Carlan
- Keith Batson
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 |
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