Rode's 20 help Liberty knock off Charlotte 71-59
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- — Kyle Rode's 20 points helped Liberty defeat Charlotte 71-59 on Friday night.
Rode shot 8 for 14, including 4 for 8 from beyond the arc for the Flames (2-0). Brody Peebles shot 5 for 8, including 2 for 4 from beyond the arc to add 13 points. Kaden Metheny shot 4 for 9, including 1 for 4 from beyond the arc to finish with nine points.
Igor Milicic Jr. led the 49ers (1-1) in scoring, finishing with 13 points and 10 rebounds. Nik Graves added 12 points for Charlotte. In addition, Daylen Berry had 10 points.
NEXT UP
Liberty plays Thursday against Furman. Charlotte hosts Utah Valley on Wednesday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Jeremy Mosier
- Landon Brandes
- Robert Felder
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 |
2024-25 American Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | 7-1 | - | 17-4 |
| North Texas | 7-2 | 0.5 | 16-5 |
| UAB | 7-2 | 0.5 | 14-8 |
| Temple | 6-3 | 1.5 | 14-8 |
| Tulane | 5-3 | 2 | 11-10 |
| Florida Atlantic | 4-4 | 3 | 11-10 |
| South Florida | 4-4 | 3 | 11-10 |
| East Carolina | 4-5 | 3.5 | 12-10 |
| UTSA | 4-5 | 3.5 | 10-11 |
| Tulsa | 3-5 | 4 | 9-12 |
| Rice | 2-6 | 5 | 11-10 |
| Wichita State | 1-7 | 6 | 11-10 |
| Charlotte | 1-8 | 6.5 | 8-14 |
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