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
2024-25 Southern Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samford | 8-2 | - | 18-5 |
| Chattanooga | 7-3 | 1 | 15-8 |
| UNC Greensboro | 7-3 | 1 | 14-9 |
| Wofford | 6-4 | 2 | 12-11 |
| Furman | 5-4 | 2.5 | 17-5 |
| East Tennessee State | 5-4 | 2.5 | 12-10 |
| VMI | 5-5 | 3 | 11-12 |
| Mercer | 4-6 | 4 | 11-12 |
| Western Carolina | 2-8 | 6 | 6-15 |
| The Citadel | 0-10 | 8 | 5-16 |
2024-25 Conference USA Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville State | 7-2 | - | 15-7 |
| Middle Tennessee | 6-3 | 1 | 15-7 |
| Liberty | 5-4 | 2 | 17-5 |
| Louisiana Tech | 5-4 | 2 | 16-6 |
| UTEP | 5-4 | 2 | 15-7 |
| Western Kentucky | 5-4 | 2 | 14-8 |
| Kennesaw State | 5-4 | 2 | 13-9 |
| New Mexico State | 5-4 | 2 | 12-10 |
| Sam Houston | 1-8 | 6 | 8-14 |
| Florida International | 1-8 | 6 | 7-15 |
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