Liberty Flames @ Bellarmine Knights
McGhee's 24 help Liberty take down Bellarmine 70-53
LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- — Darius McGhee scored 24 points as Liberty beat Bellarmine 70-53 on Thursday night.
McGhee shot 8 for 16, including 8 for 15 from beyond the arc for the Flames (10-4). Kyle Rode scored 22 points, shooting 10 for 16, including 1 for 6 from beyond the arc. Brody Peebles recorded nine points and was 3 of 6 shooting (2 for 3 from distance).
The Knights (5-9) were led by Garrett Tipton, who posted 16 points. Ben Johnson added 14 points for Bellarmine. Peter Suder also put up 12 points and six rebounds.
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Both teams next play Monday. Liberty hosts Lipscomb while Bellarmine visits North Alabama.
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Game Information
Louisville, KY
Referee:Jason Baker
Referee:Hunter Allen
Referee:Erroll Lewis
2025-26 Standings
| Conference USAConference USA | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 16-2 | - | 24-5 |
| Sam Houston | 13-5 | 3 | 21-8 |
| Western Kentucky | 11-7 | 5 | 18-11 |
| Kennesaw State | 10-8 | 6 | 18-11 |
| Louisiana Tech | 9-9 | 7 | 16-13 |
| Middle Tennessee | 9-9 | 7 | 15-14 |
| Jacksonville State | 9-9 | 7 | 14-15 |
| Florida International | 7-11 | 9 | 14-15 |
| Missouri State | 7-11 | 9 | 13-16 |
| New Mexico State | 6-12 | 10 | 13-15 |
| UTEP | 6-12 | 10 | 10-19 |
| Delaware | 5-13 | 11 | 9-20 |
| ASUN ConferenceASUN Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Peay | 15-3 | - | 21-8 |
| Central Arkansas | 15-3 | - | 20-11 |
| Queens University | 13-5 | 2 | 18-13 |
| Lipscomb | 12-6 | 3 | 19-12 |
| West Georgia | 8-10 | 7 | 14-16 |
| Florida Gulf Coast | 8-10 | 7 | 14-17 |
| Bellarmine | 7-11 | 8 | 12-18 |
| Jacksonville | 7-11 | 8 | 12-19 |
| Eastern Kentucky | 7-11 | 8 | 11-20 |
| Stetson | 7-11 | 8 | 11-20 |
| North Florida | 5-13 | 10 | 7-24 |
| North Alabama | 4-14 | 11 | 9-20 |
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