The Liberty Flames return to the court on Friday night for the team’s first game against a Division I team facing No. 20 Alabama. This will be the second ever meeting between the two programs as the Flames fell to Alabama, 84-75, during the 2018-19 season.

The Crimson Tide defeated Longwood, 75-54, on Monday night in their season opener. A highly touted freshmen class accounted for 48 points in Alabama’s season debut, including three of the four players who scored in double figures.

Here’s everything you need to know for Friday night’s matchup:

How to Watch – Liberty Flames (1-0) @ No. 20 Alabama Crimson Tide (1-0)

  • Date: Friday, Nov. 11, 2022
  • Start Time: 8:00 p.m. ET/7:00 p.m. CT
  • TV: SEC Network+
    • “SEC Network is a live 24-hour television network. SEC Network+ is a complementary digital platform providing hundreds of additional digital-only events to fans through the ESPN App on connected devices. SEC Network+ is not a television channel.”
  • Online Streaming: Watch ESPN/The ESPN App
  • Radio (Lynchburg): LFSN Radio (107.5 FM)

Odds and Statistics

  • KenPom currently gives Liberty a 15 percent chance to win the game with a predicted score of 79-68.
  • ESPN’s Basketball Power Index currently gives Liberty a 11.6 percent chance to win the game.

Previous Matchup

  • Alabama won the only previous matchup between the Crimson Tide and Liberty. On Dec. 18, 2018, while competing in Huntsville, Alabama as part of the Rocket City Classic, Alabama defeated the Flames, 84-75.
    • Caleb Homesley: 23 points/3 rebounds/5 assists
    • Scottie James: 20/11/1
    • Darius McGhee: 11/1/0

Probable Starters

Stat Leaders (2022 Season)

Liberty:

  • Points: Darius McGhee, Brody Peebles – 17.0 PPG
  • Rebounds: Joseph Venzant – 7.0 RPG
  • Assists: Colin Porter – 8.0 APG

Liberty HC Ritchie McKay Pre-Alabama:

Liberty Basketball Regent Highlights: