| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAX | 12 | 25 | 37 |
| LIB | 27 | 27 | 54 |
McGhee scores 14 to carry Liberty over Jacksonville 54-37
LYNCHBURG, Va. -- Darius McGhee posted 14 points as Liberty beat Jacksonville 54-37 on Saturday.
Georgie Pacheco-Ortiz had 12 points for Liberty (18-1, 4-0 Atlantic Sun Conference), which won its fourth consecutive game. Elijah Cuffee added 10 points. Caleb Homesley had seven rebounds for the home team.
Jacksonville scored 12 first-half points, a season low for the team.
David Bell had 16 points and 13 rebounds for the Dolphins (8-10, 1-2). Diante Wood added 13 points.
Destin Barnes, whose 11 points per game entering the matchup led the Dolphins, was held scoreless. He failed to make a shot from beyond the arc (0 of 6).
Liberty takes on Lipscomb at home next Saturday. Jacksonville plays North Florida at home on Thursday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Tony Dawkins
- Landon Brandes
- Hunter Allen
2024-25 ASUN Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lipscomb | 2-0 | - | 10-5 |
| North Alabama | 2-0 | - | 10-5 |
| Queens University | 2-0 | - | 9-6 |
| Jacksonville | 1-1 | 1 | 7-7 |
| Eastern Kentucky | 1-1 | 1 | 7-8 |
| Austin Peay | 1-1 | 1 | 6-9 |
| Florida Gulf Coast | 1-1 | 1 | 6-9 |
| Central Arkansas | 1-1 | 1 | 5-10 |
| Stetson | 1-1 | 1 | 3-12 |
| North Florida | 0-2 | 2 | 7-8 |
| Bellarmine | 0-2 | 2 | 3-12 |
| West Georgia | 0-2 | 2 | 2-13 |
2024-25 Conference USA Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| UTEP | 2-0 | - | 12-3 |
| New Mexico State | 2-0 | - | 9-6 |
| Kennesaw State | 1-0 | 0.5 | 9-5 |
| Liberty | 1-1 | 1 | 13-2 |
| Middle Tennessee | 1-1 | 1 | 10-5 |
| Western Kentucky | 1-1 | 1 | 10-5 |
| Florida International | 1-1 | 1 | 7-8 |
| Jacksonville State | 0-1 | 1.5 | 8-6 |
| Louisiana Tech | 0-2 | 2 | 11-4 |
| Sam Houston | 0-2 | 2 | 7-8 |
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