Jones scores 21 to carry Stetson past Liberty 65-59
DELAND, Fla. -- — Christiaan Jones had 21 points and 10 rebounds as Stetson defeated Liberty 65-59 on Friday night.
Jones hit 9 of 11 from the free throw line.
Chase Johnston had 18 points and six rebounds for Stetson (4-5, 2-1 Atlantic Sun Conference). Giancarlo Valdez added 11 points.
Rob Perry scored four points. The Hatters’ leading scorer heading into the contest at 15.0 points per game, he was 0 of 4 from behind the arc.
Chris Parker had 18 points for the Flames (11-5, 3-2). Elijah Cuffee added 12 points. Blake Preston had 11 points.
Darius McGhee, the Flames’ leading scorer heading into the contest at 14 points per game, scored seven points on 3-of-10 shooting.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Shane Land
- Devyn Page
- Landen Cammack
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 |
2024-25 ASUN Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Gulf Coast | 8-2 | - | 13-10 |
| North Alabama | 7-3 | 1 | 15-8 |
| Lipscomb | 7-3 | 1 | 15-8 |
| Queens University | 7-3 | 1 | 14-9 |
| Jacksonville | 7-3 | 1 | 13-9 |
| Eastern Kentucky | 6-4 | 2 | 12-11 |
| North Florida | 5-5 | 3 | 12-11 |
| Stetson | 5-5 | 3 | 7-16 |
| Austin Peay | 4-6 | 4 | 9-14 |
| Central Arkansas | 2-8 | 6 | 6-17 |
| West Georgia | 2-8 | 6 | 4-19 |
| Bellarmine | 0-10 | 8 | 3-20 |
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