Liberty knocks off North Florida 73-62
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- — Shiloh Robinson and Blake Preston both scored 17 points as Liberty beat North Florida 73-62 on Saturday.
Robinson added 10 rebounds for the Flames (16-5, 7-1 Atlantic Sun Conference). Preston shot 8 of 11 from the field and 1 for 4 from the line, and he also had five rebounds. Kyle Rode shot 4 for 6 (3 for 5 from 3-point range) and 3 of 4 from the free throw line to finish with 14 points.
Jose Placer led the way for the Ospreys (8-12, 3-5) with 19 points. Jonathan Aybar added 14 points and two steals for North Florida. In addition, Carter Hendricksen had 14 points.
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Both teams play again on Thursday. Liberty hosts Stetson and North Florida travels to play Central Arkansas.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Darryl Smith
- Kenny Totten
- Andrew Casas
2023-24 Conference USA Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Houston | 13-3 | - | 21-12 |
| Louisiana Tech | 12-4 | 1 | 22-10 |
| Western Kentucky | 8-8 | 5 | 22-12 |
| Liberty | 7-9 | 6 | 18-14 |
| UTEP | 7-9 | 6 | 18-16 |
| Middle Tennessee | 7-9 | 6 | 14-19 |
| New Mexico State | 7-9 | 6 | 13-19 |
| Jacksonville State | 6-10 | 7 | 14-18 |
| Florida International | 5-11 | 8 | 11-22 |
2023-24 ASUN Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Kentucky | 12-4 | - | 17-14 |
| Stetson | 11-5 | 1 | 22-13 |
| Lipscomb | 11-5 | 1 | 20-12 |
| Austin Peay | 10-6 | 2 | 19-16 |
| North Florida | 9-7 | 3 | 16-16 |
| North Alabama | 8-8 | 4 | 15-17 |
| Florida Gulf Coast | 8-8 | 4 | 14-18 |
| Queens University | 7-9 | 5 | 14-19 |
| Kennesaw State | 6-10 | 6 | 15-16 |
| Jacksonville | 5-11 | 7 | 16-17 |
| Central Arkansas | 5-11 | 7 | 9-23 |
| Bellarmine | 4-12 | 8 | 8-23 |
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