McGhee, Rode power Liberty past North Alabama 72-53
LYNCHBURG, Va. -- — Darius McGhee scored 18 points and Kyle Rode had 17 points, eight rebounds and five assists as Liberty defeated North Alabama 72-53 on Thursday night.
McGhee added six rebounds for the Lancers (14-6, 5-0 Atlantic Sun Conference), who notched their sixth straight victory. Blake Preston had 13 points and Shiloh Robinson scored 10.
C.J. Brim had 14 points to lead the Lions (8-12, 1-6), whose losing streak reached four games. Jamari Blackmon added 11 points. Damian Forrest had eight rebounds.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Jason Baker
- Scott Bennett
- Anthony Eades
2024-25 ASUN Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Alabama | 0-0 | - | 2-0 |
| North Florida | 0-0 | - | 2-0 |
| Austin Peay | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Eastern Kentucky | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Queens University | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Jacksonville | 0-0 | - | 1-1 |
| Lipscomb | 0-0 | - | 1-1 |
| Stetson | 0-0 | - | 1-1 |
| Bellarmine | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
| Florida Gulf Coast | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
| Central Arkansas | 0-0 | - | 0-2 |
| West Georgia | 0-0 | - | 0-2 |
2024-25 Conference USA Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennesaw State | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Liberty | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Louisiana Tech | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Middle Tennessee | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| New Mexico State | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| UTEP | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Jacksonville State | 0-0 | - | 1-1 |
| Florida International | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
| Sam Houston | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
| Western Kentucky | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
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