Rode scores 18 points, Venzant adds 12 with 11 rebounds as Liberty knocks off Tennessee State 74-52
Tennessee State Tigers vs. Liberty Flames: Full Highlights
Tennessee State Tigers vs. Liberty Flames: Full Highlights
LYNCHBURG, Va. -- — Kyle Rode had 18 points, Joseph Venzant scored 12 points and added 11 rebounds and Liberty beat Tennessee State 74-52 on Wednesday night.
Rode was 7-of-15 shooting (4 for 7 from 3-point range) for the Flames (8-3). Kaden Metheny shot 2 for 6 from beyond the arc and 4 of 4 from the free-throw line to finish with 10 points.
Christian Brown led the Tigers (6-5) in scoring, finishing with 16 points. Jaylen Jones added 11 points for Tennessee State. In addition, Kinyon Hodges finished with nine points and three steals.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Antinio Petty
- Clarence Armstrong
- Doug Sirmons
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| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morehead State | 7-1 | - | 12-7 |
| SIU Edwardsville | 5-2 | 1.5 | 12-6 |
| Little Rock | 4-2 | 2 | 10-7 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 5-3 | 2 | 10-9 |
| Tennessee Tech | 4-3 | 2.5 | 9-9 |
| UT Martin | 4-3 | 2.5 | 8-10 |
| Lindenwood | 3-5 | 4 | 8-11 |
| Western Illinois | 2-5 | 4.5 | 8-10 |
| Southern Indiana | 2-5 | 4.5 | 7-10 |
| Tennessee State | 2-5 | 4.5 | 6-12 |
| Eastern Illinois | 1-5 | 5 | 5-12 |
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|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico State | 4-0 | - | 11-6 |
| UTEP | 4-1 | 0.5 | 14-4 |
| Middle Tennessee | 3-1 | 1 | 12-5 |
| Western Kentucky | 2-2 | 2 | 11-6 |
| Kennesaw State | 2-2 | 2 | 10-7 |
| Jacksonville State | 2-2 | 2 | 10-7 |
| Liberty | 2-3 | 2.5 | 14-4 |
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| Florida International | 1-5 | 4 | 7-12 |
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