McGhee, Rode power Liberty past North Alabama 72-53
LYNCHBURG, Va. -- — Darius McGhee scored 18 points and Kyle Rode had 17 points, eight rebounds and five assists as Liberty defeated North Alabama 72-53 on Thursday night.
McGhee added six rebounds for the Lancers (14-6, 5-0 Atlantic Sun Conference), who notched their sixth straight victory. Blake Preston had 13 points and Shiloh Robinson scored 10.
C.J. Brim had 14 points to lead the Lions (8-12, 1-6), whose losing streak reached four games. Jamari Blackmon added 11 points. Damian Forrest had eight rebounds.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Jason Baker
- Scott Bennett
- Anthony Eades
2024-25 ASUN Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lipscomb | 14-4 | - | 25-9 |
| North Alabama | 14-4 | - | 24-10 |
| Florida Gulf Coast | 13-5 | 1 | 18-14 |
| Jacksonville | 12-6 | 2 | 19-13 |
| Eastern Kentucky | 12-6 | 2 | 18-14 |
| Queens University | 11-7 | 3 | 19-14 |
| North Florida | 8-10 | 6 | 15-17 |
| Austin Peay | 8-10 | 6 | 14-19 |
| Stetson | 6-12 | 8 | 8-24 |
| Central Arkansas | 4-14 | 10 | 9-24 |
| West Georgia | 4-14 | 10 | 6-25 |
| Bellarmine | 2-16 | 12 | 5-26 |
2024-25 Conference USA Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 13-5 | - | 25-6 |
| Middle Tennessee | 12-6 | 1 | 21-10 |
| Jacksonville State | 12-6 | 1 | 20-11 |
| Kennesaw State | 10-8 | 3 | 18-13 |
| New Mexico State | 10-8 | 3 | 17-14 |
| Louisiana Tech | 9-9 | 4 | 20-11 |
| Western Kentucky | 8-10 | 5 | 17-14 |
| UTEP | 7-11 | 6 | 17-14 |
| Sam Houston | 6-12 | 7 | 13-18 |
| Florida International | 3-15 | 10 | 9-22 |
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