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
2024-25 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk State | 0-0 | - | 9-7 |
| Delaware State | 0-0 | - | 7-7 |
| North Carolina Central | 0-0 | - | 7-10 |
| South Carolina State | 0-0 | - | 6-9 |
| Morgan State | 0-0 | - | 6-10 |
| Howard | 0-0 | - | 5-9 |
| Maryland Eastern Shore | 0-0 | - | 4-12 |
| Coppin State | 0-0 | - | 1-13 |
2024-25 Conference USA Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| UTEP | 1-0 | - | 11-3 |
| Middle Tennessee | 1-0 | - | 10-4 |
| Western Kentucky | 1-0 | - | 10-4 |
| New Mexico State | 1-0 | - | 8-6 |
| Jacksonville State | 0-0 | 0.5 | 8-5 |
| Kennesaw State | 0-0 | 0.5 | 8-5 |
| Liberty | 0-1 | 1 | 12-2 |
| Louisiana Tech | 0-1 | 1 | 11-3 |
| Sam Houston | 0-1 | 1 | 7-7 |
| Florida International | 0-1 | 1 | 6-8 |
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