Liberty University Flames

Flames Scorch Aggies,Extend ‍Winning Streak to Seven

LYNCHBURG,Va. –⁢ The Liberty Flames continued their dominant home stretch​ Saturday, scorching the North Carolina⁢ A&T Aggies 83-74 at Liberty Arena. The ‌victory⁢ marks⁤ Liberty’s seventh consecutive win, pushing their ⁢record to a ⁤stellar 10-1 on the season and‍ a perfect 4-0 in conference‌ play.

The Flames, ⁣known ⁣for their explosive offense at home, ‌lived up to ⁣their reputation,​ outgunning the Aggies despite‌ a‍ valiant effort from the visitors.

Leading​ the charge⁢ for⁤ Liberty was junior forward Owen Aquino, who delivered ⁣a career-high 28 points and snagged 10 rebounds for a double-double. ⁣Aquino’s performance was a‍ key factor in‌ Liberty’s ability to pull away in the second half.

“Owen was phenomenal⁣ tonight,” said liberty head coach Ritchie ⁤McKay.”He was aggressive on‍ both ends of the floor‍ and really set the tone for ⁤us.”

Zach ‍Cleveland and⁢ Jayvon Maughmer provided crucial support, each chipping in 12 points. Taelon ⁣Peter added 10 points to⁢ round out a ⁤balanced scoring attack for the Flames.

North Carolina A&T, despite the loss, showcased⁣ their own offensive firepower. ‌Ryan Forrest⁤ led the‌ Aggies with⁣ 21 points, while‍ Landon⁢ Glaser added 20. Jahnathan Lamothe recorded a double-double ​with 11 points and 12 rebounds.

The⁤ Aggies, however, struggled to contain⁣ Liberty’s efficient offense. The Flames shot a scorching 50% from the field, marking their sixth game​ this​ season shooting ‍above 50%. Liberty is undefeated in those games.

“We knew coming in ⁣that North Carolina A&T was‍ a tough opponent,” McKay said. ​”They have some talented players who can‍ really score the ball. But our guys did a great job of ⁣executing our game plan and making plays when we​ needed them.”

With ‍the⁤ win, Liberty continues‍ to build momentum as they head ⁤deeper into conference ⁤play. The ‌Flames will look⁤ to extend their winning⁣ streak next week when they face off against [Next Opponent].

Liberty Men’s⁤ Basketball Extends Winning⁣ Streak to Seven ​with Dominant Victory Over North carolina A&T

Lynchburg, VA – The Liberty Flames men’s basketball team‍ continued their impressive ‌start to the season, defeating the ⁣North Carolina ⁣A&T Aggies 86-70 on tuesday night. The victory marks Liberty’s ​seventh consecutive win,their⁢ longest winning streak since January 2023.

the Flames (10-1) were led by a career-high 28 points from senior forward ⁣Darius​ Aquino,​ who also grabbed ‍10 rebounds for a double-double. Aquino’s performance was⁤ a key factor ‍in Liberty’s offensive dominance,shooting 12-of-17 from the field and showcasing his⁤ versatility throughout‌ the game.

“Darius was phenomenal tonight,” said Liberty head ‌coach ⁤Ritchie⁣ McKay. “He was aggressive, efficient, and really set the tone for us⁢ offensively.”

Liberty controlled ‌the game from the outset, leading by as many as 18 points in the⁣ first half. The ‌Flames shot an impressive 54.7% from the field and connected on 8-of-23 three-point attempts. ‍They also ‍dominated the⁤ paint, outscoring the aggies 48-24 in that area.

North carolina A&T (5-6) fought back in the second half,cutting the lead to nine points with just under 10 minutes remaining. Though, a 7-0 run by Liberty, fueled by five straight points from Zach Cleveland, ‍effectively sealed the victory.

Cleveland, returning from a brief injury absence, contributed 12 points, two blocks, and seven assists. Kaden ⁣Metheny also⁤ dished⁢ out seven​ assists, tying a career high.The duo became the first Liberty teammates to record seven ‍or more assists in the same game since 2022.

“Zach and Kaden did a⁤ great job of facilitating our offense tonight,” McKay ‌said. “Their playmaking ‌ability was crucial to our success.”

The Flames’ stifling‍ defense held the Aggies​ to 41.7% shooting from ‍the field ‍and forced 14 turnovers. Liberty also ‍dominated the free throw line, converting‍ 11-of-12 attempts compared to North Carolina A&T’s 9-of-15.

With the win,Liberty‌ improves⁢ to 10-1 on the season,their best start since the 2019-20 campaign. The Flames will look⁢ to extend⁣ their winning streak on Saturday when they host Stetson.

Flames Torch Aggies, ‍Extend‌ Winning ‌Streak to Four

Lynchburg, VA – The Liberty Flames men’s basketball team continued their dominant start ⁣to the season, scorching the North ⁢Carolina A&T Aggies ⁣82-63 on Saturday night at Liberty Arena. The victory marks ‌Liberty’s fourth ‍consecutive win and extends their all-time record against the Aggies to 1-0.

the Flames, known for their stifling defense, ⁣held the Aggies to just 38% shooting from the field. Offensively, Liberty was firing on all cylinders, shooting a ⁣blistering 55% from the field and connecting on 11 three-pointers.

“Our guys played with great energy ​and ‌focus tonight,” said Liberty ⁢head coach Ritchie McKay. “We were able to dictate the ⁤tempo and make things difficult for⁤ North Carolina⁤ A&T on both ⁣ends of the floor.”

Senior guard⁤ Darius McGhee led the flames​ with 22 points,including four three-pointers. Sophomore forward Kyle⁣ Rode ‍added ⁤16 ‍points and eight rebounds, while junior guard Chris Parker chipped in with 12 points⁣ and six assists.

The​ Flames have now won each of the last two meetings against the aggies, including a 65-52 victory in the 2018 CollegeInsider.com tournament (CIT).

Liberty⁣ continues its seven-game homestand on Tuesday,welcoming St. Andrews to Liberty Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 ⁣p.m. and the game will be streamed live on‌ ESPN+.

This will be the second meeting between the Flames and Knights. Liberty cruised to a 99-26 victory over St. Andrews on December 16, ‌2023, at Liberty Arena, draining‌ an impressive 18 three-pointers in the process.

Scorching ​Offense Lifts Liberty too Seventh Straight Win: ⁣Head Coach McKay ‍Weighs In

Lynchburg, VA – The ‌Liberty Flames are on⁢ fire. Their ‌home court has become a veritable inferno for ⁣opponents, burning down the competition with a scorching‍ offensive attack. Today was no different, as Liberty overwhelmed the North Carolina A&T Aggies ⁣83-74, securing their seventh consecutive victory and pushing ⁣their record to ​an remarkable 10-1.

We sat down with Head ⁣Coach Ritchie McKay to dissect the Flames’ latest triumph.

NewsDirectory3.com: Coach McKay, congratulations on another impressive win. Owen Aquino was a⁣ force tonight with 28 points and 10​ rebounds. Can you speak to his performance and the impact he had ‍on the game?

Coach McKay: ⁤ Owen was phenomenal tonight,simply phenomenal. he was‌ aggressive on ⁣both ends of⁢ the floor,crashing the boards,finishing around ​the rim,and defending with tremendous intensity. His energy was contagious and really set ⁢the ⁣tone for the entire team.

NewsDirectory3.com: ⁤ The Flames continue to shoot the⁢ ball incredibly well at home, ‌shooting 50% from the field tonight. This appears to be a ⁤key factor in your recent ⁤success. How do you explain ⁢this dominance on your home floor?

Coach McKay:

Our ⁤guys love playing⁣ in front of our home crowd. The energy in Liberty Arena is electric, and ​it ⁤gives us a real boost. Plus, we’re playing with a lot of‌ confidence right now. ‍We’re sharing the ball,‍ moving the ball, and trusting each other on the offensive end. When we’re playing ⁢like that, its tough to stop ⁣us.

NewsDirectory3.com: North Carolina A&T certainly presented a challenge⁢ offensively, with Ryan Forrest and Landon Glaser ​both ​putting up big numbers. Did​ their performance surprise you‍ at all?

coach⁣ mckay: Absolutely not. We knew coming in that A&T was a​ tough opponent with some ‌talented scorers. They’re a well-coached team, and they made us work for every possession.

We were blessed⁣ to be able to contain ⁢them just enough and make some key​ plays down the stretch.

NewsDirectory3.com: ⁣With the team on a seven-game winning streak,⁢ how do you keep the team focused and avoid complacency⁤ as conference play heats ‍up?

Coach McKay:

We talk about it all the ‌time ⁢- every game is a new opportunity, a new challenge. We respect every opponent ⁤and⁤ understand‌ that they’re‍ going to come out and give ⁤us their best​ shot. We just⁤ need to continue⁢ to focus on improving ‍each day, executing our ‌game plan, and playing with ⁢that same energy and intensity we’ve ​shown lately.

NewsDirectory3.com:

Thank you for⁤ your time, Coach McKay. Best of luck against ⁢ [Next Opponent].

Coach McKay:

Thank you. We’re looking forward to the challenge.

The Liberty Flames face​ off against ‌ ‍ ⁢ ‍ ⁤ [Next Opponent] next week,looking to extend their winning streak and solidify their position⁤ atop the conference standings.