Metheny leads Liberty past Maryland-Eastern Shore 99-62
LYNCHBURG, Va. -- — Kaden Metheny's 20 points helped Liberty defeat Maryland-Eastern Shore 99-62 on Saturday.
Metheny was 7 of 9 shooting (5 for 7 from 3-point range) for the Flames (6-0). Brody Peebles scored 15 points, finishing 6 of 9 from the floor. Joseph Venzant had 12 points and was 5 of 6 shooting and 2 of 3 from the free throw line. The Flames prolonged their winning streak to six games.
Kelechi Okworogwo led the Hawks (2-4) in scoring, finishing with 12 points and eight rebounds. Devon Ellis added eight points for Maryland-Eastern Shore. Damani Claxton also recorded seven points.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Barry Mathis
- Ross Cullins
- Allen Sutton
2023-24 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk State | 11-3 | - | 24-11 |
| North Carolina Central | 9-5 | 2 | 18-13 |
| Howard | 9-5 | 2 | 18-17 |
| South Carolina State | 9-5 | 2 | 14-18 |
| Morgan State | 7-7 | 4 | 11-20 |
| Delaware State | 6-8 | 5 | 15-19 |
| Maryland-Eastern Shore | 4-10 | 7 | 9-20 |
| Coppin State | 1-13 | 10 | 2-27 |
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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