Homesley carries Liberty past East Carolina 77-57
GREENVILLE, N.C. -- Caleb Homesley had 25 points as Liberty routed East Carolina 77-57 on Saturday to remain unbeaten.
Homesley hit 6 of 8 3-pointers.
Darius McGhee had 15 points for Liberty (4-0), playing its first road game.
Jayden Gardner had 26 points on 10 of 15 shooting for the Pirates (1-3). Brandon Suggs added 13 points. Tristen Newton had 10 points.
The Flames led by six at halftime but pushed the lead to 41-28 in less than three minutes when Scottie James scored six of his nine points and McGhee hit a 3-pointer for a comfortable margin the rest of the way.
Liberty plays Navy at home on Tuesday. East Carolina plays Evansville on Friday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Jose Carrion
- Bart Lenox
- Steven Anderson
2024-25 Conference USA Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville State | 9-2 | - | 17-7 |
| Liberty | 7-4 | 2 | 19-5 |
| Middle Tennessee | 7-4 | 2 | 16-8 |
| UTEP | 6-4 | 2.5 | 16-7 |
| Louisiana Tech | 6-5 | 3 | 17-7 |
| Kennesaw State | 6-5 | 3 | 14-10 |
| New Mexico State | 5-5 | 3.5 | 12-11 |
| Western Kentucky | 5-6 | 4 | 14-10 |
| Florida International | 2-9 | 7 | 8-16 |
| Sam Houston | 1-10 | 8 | 8-16 |
2024-25 American Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | 10-1 | - | 20-4 |
| UAB | 8-2 | 1.5 | 15-8 |
| North Texas | 8-3 | 2 | 17-6 |
| Tulane | 7-4 | 3 | 13-11 |
| Florida Atlantic | 6-4 | 3.5 | 13-10 |
| Temple | 6-5 | 4 | 14-10 |
| East Carolina | 5-6 | 5 | 13-11 |
| South Florida | 5-6 | 5 | 12-12 |
| UTSA | 4-7 | 6 | 10-13 |
| Wichita State | 3-7 | 6.5 | 13-10 |
| Rice | 3-8 | 7 | 12-12 |
| Tulsa | 3-8 | 7 | 9-15 |
| Charlotte | 2-9 | 8 | 9-15 |
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