| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNCA | 51 | 33 | 84 |
| LIB | 32 | 36 | 68 |
Vannatta, Thomas score 23, UNC Asheville makes 15 3s
LYNCHBURG, Va. -- Kevin Vannatta and Ahmad Thomas scored 23 points apiece and UNC Asheville made 15 3-pointers in an 84-68 victory over Liberty on Sunday for its 13th straight win in the series.
UNC Asheville (12-9, 5-3 Big South) made 11 of 15 3-pointers in the first half and cruised.
UNC Asheville doubled Liberty, 36-18, through the first 13 minutes with 12 points from Thomas and Vannatta's 10. The Bulldogs led 51-30 at halftime after having 14 assists on 16 field goals and shooting 67 percent overall. Vannatta tied a career-high with five 3-pointers and scored 19 points. The Flames were just 1 of 10 from distance and shot 35.5 percent.
Raekwon Miller added 12 points and Macio Teague scored 11 with three 3-pointers for the Bulldogs, who have won four of their last five.
Scottie James had 19 points for Liberty (12-9, 3-5).
Game Information
- Referees:
- Tim Comer
- Matt Potter
- Patrick Harwood
2024-25 Big South Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longwood | 0-0 | - | 6-0 |
| High Point | 0-0 | - | 5-0 |
| Radford | 0-0 | - | 4-2 |
| Presbyterian | 0-0 | - | 4-3 |
| Winthrop | 0-0 | - | 4-3 |
| UNC Asheville | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
| Gardner-Webb | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
| South Carolina Upstate | 0-0 | - | 2-5 |
| Charleston Southern | 0-0 | - | 1-5 |
2024-25 Conference USA Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana Tech | 0-0 | - | 4-0 |
| Liberty | 0-0 | - | 5-1 |
| Middle Tennessee | 0-0 | - | 5-1 |
| Kennesaw State | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| New Mexico State | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| UTEP | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| Jacksonville State | 0-0 | - | 4-2 |
| Sam Houston | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Western Kentucky | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Florida International | 0-0 | - | 1-4 |
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