The Flames outlast the Governors in overtime 79-73. What we learned against Austin Peay:
- This was Liberty’s first ever victory in a BracketBusters game. The Flames were 0-4 previously.
- This was a tale of 2 halves as Liberty was trailing 39-31 at the break. The Flames won the 2nd half 34-26 and overtime 14-8.
- The Flames had 5 players in double figures led by Tavares Speaks’ 18 points. Others in double figures were Marshall (16), Sanders (14), Gielo (12), and Coronado (10).
- Coronado had a career day with 10 points and 18 rebounds. The 18 rebounds are a record for most rebounds inside the Vines Center. The previous record was 17 held by both John Brown and Alex McLean.
- John Caleb Sanders finished with 14 points, 9 rebounds, and 6 assists.
- Austin Peay was led by Anthony Campbell’s 21 points and Travis Betran’s 18.
- The Flames shot 47.7% from the field compared to Peay’s 39%.
- Liberty picks up their 10th victory of the season as their record stands at 10-19.
Liberty has their final home contest on Tuesday night against VMI at 7pm.
