| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LT | 23 | 30 | 53 |
| LIB | 39 | 38 | 77 |
Peter scores 16 as Liberty knocks off Louisiana Tech 77-53
LYNCHBURG, Va. -- — Taelon Peter scored 16 points off of the bench to help lead Liberty past Louisiana Tech 77-53 on Thursday night.
Peter shot 6 of 9 from the field, including 2 for 4 from 3-point range, and went 2 for 3 from the line for the Flames (18-5, 6-4 Conference USA). Colin Porter scored 15 points while shooting 6 for 9, including 2 for 3 from beyond the arc. Zach Cleveland had 14 points and shot 5 of 10 from the field and 4 of 6 from the free-throw line.
Al Green led the Bulldogs (16-7, 5-5) in scoring, finishing with 18 points. Sean Elkinton added 11 points.
Porter led Liberty with 10 points in the first half to help put them up 39-23 at the break. Liberty pulled away with a 10-0 run in the second half to extend a 12-point lead to 22 points. Peter led the way with a team-high 12 second-half points.
Both teams play on Saturday. Liberty hosts Sam Houston and Louisiana Tech travels to play Florida International.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Don Daily
- Vladimir Voyard-Tadal
- Todd Austin
2024-25 Conference USA Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville State | 10-4 | - | 18-9 |
| Liberty | 9-4 | 0.5 | 21-5 |
| Middle Tennessee | 8-5 | 1.5 | 17-9 |
| Kennesaw State | 8-6 | 2 | 16-11 |
| UTEP | 7-6 | 2.5 | 17-9 |
| New Mexico State | 7-6 | 2.5 | 14-12 |
| Louisiana Tech | 7-7 | 3 | 18-9 |
| Western Kentucky | 5-8 | 4.5 | 14-12 |
| Sam Houston | 4-10 | 6 | 11-16 |
| Florida International | 2-11 | 7.5 | 8-18 |
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