Rode scores 19, Liberty defeats Furman 88-74
Kyle Rode nails the 3-pointer vs. Furman Paladins
Kyle Rode nails the 3-pointer vs. Furman Paladins
CONWAY, S.C. -- — Kyle Rode's 19 points helped Liberty defeat Furman 88-74 at the Myrtle Beach Invitational on Thursday night.
Rode had five rebounds and three steals for the Flames (3-0, Conference USA). Brody Peebles added 16 points while going 7 of 10 (2 for 5 from 3-point range) with five rebounds. Kaden Metheny had 15 points and was 5 of 8 shooting (3 for 4 from 3-point range).
Marcus Foster led the way for the Paladins (2-1, Southern Conference) with 30 points. JP Pegues added 20 points, six rebounds and two steals for Furman. Ben Vanderwal also had nine points and eight rebounds.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- John St. Clair
- Clarence Armstrong
- Jemel Spearman
2023-24 Southern Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samford | 15-3 | - | 29-6 |
| UNC Greensboro | 12-6 | 3 | 21-11 |
| Chattanooga | 12-6 | 3 | 21-12 |
| Western Carolina | 11-7 | 4 | 22-10 |
| Wofford | 10-8 | 5 | 17-15 |
| Furman | 10-8 | 5 | 17-16 |
| East Tennessee State | 8-10 | 7 | 19-16 |
| Mercer | 8-10 | 7 | 16-17 |
| The Citadel | 3-15 | 12 | 11-21 |
| VMI | 1-17 | 14 | 4-28 |
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 |
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