Liberty plays their first game of 3 in Texas as part of the Legends Classic tonight against the UC Irvine Anteaters (2-1). What you need to know about the Anteaters:

  • Yes, they are the Anteaters
  • 2-1 on the season with wins over Nevada and Pacifica, and an Overtime loss to UCLA
  • Senior Guard Daman Starring is leading the Anteaters in points (17.0), rebounds (8.5), and assists (4.0)
  • This will be the first meeting between the two schools
  • Senior Guard Michael Wilder is the top returning scorer from a season ago and is averaging 15.7 points per game this season
  • UC Irvine Head Coach Russell Turner is a Roanoke native and Hampden-Sydney alum
  • Predicted to finish 3rd in 10 team Big West