Pacheco-Ortiz lifts Liberty over UMKC 62-49
NASSAU, Bahamas -- Georgie Pacheco-Ortiz posted 14 points as Liberty extended its season-opening winning streak to eight games, topping Kansas City 62-49 in the championship game of the Islands of the Bahamas Showcase on Sunday night.
Scottie James had 12 points for Liberty (8-0) and Darius McGhee added 10 points.
Jordan Giles had 13 points and eight rebounds for the Kangaroos (4-4). Brandon McKissic added 11 points.
Javan White, who led the Roos in scoring entering the matchup with 14 points per game, scored only six points on 3-of-10 shooting.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Brent Hampton
- Bart Lenox
- Kevin Mathis
2024-25 Summit League Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha | 8-1 | - | 14-10 |
| St. Thomas-Minnesota | 7-1 | 0.5 | 17-6 |
| South Dakota State | 6-3 | 2 | 15-9 |
| North Dakota State | 5-3 | 2.5 | 16-7 |
| South Dakota | 4-4 | 3.5 | 13-10 |
| North Dakota | 3-6 | 5 | 9-15 |
| Kansas City | 2-7 | 6 | 10-14 |
| Denver | 2-7 | 6 | 8-16 |
| Oral Roberts | 2-7 | 6 | 6-16 |
2024-25 Conference USA Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville State | 7-2 | - | 15-7 |
| Middle Tennessee | 6-3 | 1 | 15-7 |
| Liberty | 5-4 | 2 | 17-5 |
| Louisiana Tech | 5-4 | 2 | 16-6 |
| UTEP | 5-4 | 2 | 15-7 |
| Western Kentucky | 5-4 | 2 | 14-8 |
| Kennesaw State | 5-4 | 2 | 13-9 |
| New Mexico State | 5-4 | 2 | 12-10 |
| Sam Houston | 1-8 | 6 | 8-14 |
| Florida International | 1-8 | 6 | 7-15 |
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