McGhee scores 22, Liberty tops Maryland-Eastern Shore 79-59
LYNCHBURG, Va. -- — Darius McGhee's 22 points helped Liberty defeat Maryland-Eastern Shore 79-59 on Friday night.
McGhee added six assists for the Flames (5-3). Brody Peebles scored 12 points and added five rebounds. Kyle Rode was 4 of 10 shooting (4 for 7 from distance) to finish with 12 points.
Ahamadou Fofana led the Hawks (3-5) in scoring, finishing with 13 points and two steals. Da'Shawn Phillip added 12 points for Maryland-Eastern Shore. In addition, Zion Styles had eight points, six rebounds and four assists.
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Game Information
Liberty Arena
12:00 AM, 3 December 2022
Lynchburg, VA
Attendance: 3,213
- Referees:
- Billy Dunlap
- Scott Bennett
- Adam Flore
2024-25 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard | 3-0 | - | 8-11 |
| Norfolk State | 3-1 | 0.5 | 13-8 |
| South Carolina State | 3-1 | 0.5 | 9-10 |
| North Carolina Central | 2-2 | 1.5 | 9-12 |
| Morgan State | 2-2 | 1.5 | 8-12 |
| Delaware State | 1-3 | 2.5 | 9-10 |
| Coppin State | 1-3 | 2.5 | 3-16 |
| Maryland Eastern Shore | 0-3 | 3 | 4-15 |
2024-25 Conference USA Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| UTEP | 4-1 | - | 14-4 |
| Middle Tennessee | 4-1 | - | 13-5 |
| New Mexico State | 4-1 | - | 11-7 |
| Kennesaw State | 3-2 | 1 | 11-7 |
| Jacksonville State | 3-2 | 1 | 11-7 |
| Liberty | 3-3 | 1.5 | 15-4 |
| Western Kentucky | 2-3 | 2 | 11-7 |
| Louisiana Tech | 2-4 | 2.5 | 13-6 |
| Sam Houston | 1-5 | 3.5 | 8-11 |
| Florida International | 1-5 | 3.5 | 7-12 |
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