Preston leads Liberty over Stetson 77-64 in Atlantic Sun
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- — Chris Parker scored 16 points and Liberty beat Stetson 77-64 on Friday in the Atlantic Sun Conference Tournament semifinals and later earned a spot in the NCAA Tournament when North Alabama reached the title game.
North Alabama, a 96-81 winner over Florida Gulf Coast, is ineligible for the NCAA Tournament because it is in a four-year Division I transition period.
Blake Preston added 13 points and 10 rebounds, and Darius McGhee added 13 points and nine assists to help Liberty (22-5) reach a conference championship game for the fourth straight season.
Christiaan Jones had 20 points for the Hatters (11-14). Chase Johnston added 16 points.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Jason Baker
- Vladimir Voyard-Tadal
- Josue Nieves
2024-25 ASUN Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville | 7-1 | - | 13-7 |
| North Alabama | 6-2 | 1 | 14-7 |
| Lipscomb | 6-2 | 1 | 14-7 |
| Florida Gulf Coast | 6-2 | 1 | 11-10 |
| Queens University | 5-3 | 2 | 12-9 |
| Stetson | 5-3 | 2 | 7-14 |
| Eastern Kentucky | 4-4 | 3 | 10-11 |
| North Florida | 3-5 | 4 | 10-11 |
| Austin Peay | 3-5 | 4 | 8-13 |
| West Georgia | 2-6 | 5 | 4-17 |
| Central Arkansas | 1-7 | 6 | 5-16 |
| Bellarmine | 0-8 | 7 | 3-18 |
2024-25 Conference USA Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| UTEP | 5-2 | - | 15-5 |
| Middle Tennessee | 5-2 | - | 14-6 |
| Jacksonville State | 5-2 | - | 13-7 |
| Liberty | 4-3 | 1 | 16-4 |
| Kennesaw State | 4-3 | 1 | 12-8 |
| New Mexico State | 4-3 | 1 | 11-9 |
| Louisiana Tech | 4-4 | 1.5 | 15-6 |
| Western Kentucky | 3-4 | 2 | 12-8 |
| Florida International | 1-6 | 4 | 7-13 |
| Sam Houston | 1-7 | 4.5 | 8-13 |
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