Liberty clinches at least share of Atlantic Sun title
KENNESAW, Ga. -- Caleb Homesley had 26 points as Liberty clinched at least a share of the Atlantic Sun title won its eighth straight game, beating Kennesaw State 76-52 on Thursday night.
Homesley made 6 of 9 3-pointers. Scottie James had 14 points and eight rebounds for Liberty (27-3, 13-2 Atlantic Sun Conference), which is a game ahead of second-place North Florida. The Ospreys (13-3) have concluded their regular season.
Bryson Lockley had 15 points for the Owls (1-27, 0-15), whose losing streak reached 19 games. Antonio Spencer added 10 points. Tyler Hooker had six assists.
The Flames improve to 2-0 against the Owls this season. Liberty defeated Kennesaw State 83-45 on Jan. 30.
Liberty finishes out the regular season against Lipscomb on the road on Saturday. Kennesaw State finishes out the regular season against NJIT at home on Saturday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- John Dillon
- Mike Nance
- Michael Husted
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 |
2023-24 ASUN Conference Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Eastern Kentucky | 12-4 | - | 17-14 |
Stetson | 11-5 | 1 | 22-13 |
Lipscomb | 11-5 | 1 | 20-12 |
Austin Peay | 10-6 | 2 | 19-16 |
North Florida | 9-7 | 3 | 16-16 |
North Alabama | 8-8 | 4 | 15-17 |
Florida Gulf Coast | 8-8 | 4 | 14-18 |
Queens University | 7-9 | 5 | 14-19 |
Kennesaw State | 6-10 | 6 | 15-16 |
Jacksonville | 5-11 | 7 | 16-17 |
Central Arkansas | 5-11 | 7 | 9-23 |
Bellarmine | 4-12 | 8 | 8-23 |