McGhee scores 36 as Liberty defeats Grambling 75-56
LYNCHBURG, Va. -- — Darius McGhee's 36 points led Liberty over Grambling 75-56 on Monday night.
McGhee added five rebounds and five steals for the Flames (8-4). Joseph Venzant added eight points while going 2 of 3 and 4 of 6 from the free throw line, and they also had eight rebounds. Kyle Rode was 3 of 9 shooting (2 for 5 from distance) to finish with eight points.
Shawndarius Cowart led the Tigers (6-5) in scoring, finishing with 13 points, four assists and two steals. Cameron Christon added 13 points for Grambling. Carte'Are Gordon also recorded 10 points and two blocks.
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Game Information
Liberty Arena
12:00 AM, 20 December 2022
Lynchburg, VA
Attendance: 2,379
- Referees:
- Tim Comer
- Josh White
- Galen Durant
2024-25 Southwestern Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern | 2-0 | - | 7-8 |
| Alabama A&M | 2-0 | - | 6-9 |
| Alabama State | 2-0 | - | 6-9 |
| Bethune-Cookman | 1-0 | 0.5 | 4-10 |
| Jackson State | 1-0 | 0.5 | 1-13 |
| Texas Southern | 1-1 | 1 | 4-11 |
| Prairie View A&M | 1-1 | 1 | 2-13 |
| Florida A&M | 0-1 | 1.5 | 3-9 |
| Alcorn State | 0-1 | 1.5 | 0-14 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 0-2 | 2 | 3-12 |
| Grambling | 0-2 | 2 | 3-12 |
| Mississippi Valley State | 0-2 | 2 | 2-13 |
2024-25 Conference USA Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| UTEP | 2-0 | - | 12-3 |
| New Mexico State | 2-0 | - | 9-6 |
| Liberty | 2-1 | 0.5 | 14-2 |
| Middle Tennessee | 2-1 | 0.5 | 11-5 |
| Kennesaw State | 1-1 | 1 | 9-6 |
| Jacksonville State | 1-1 | 1 | 9-6 |
| Louisiana Tech | 1-2 | 1.5 | 12-4 |
| Western Kentucky | 1-2 | 1.5 | 10-6 |
| Florida International | 1-2 | 1.5 | 7-9 |
| Sam Houston | 0-3 | 2.5 | 7-9 |
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