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02/28 19:32 CST Metheny scores 24 in Liberty's 81-78 victory against
Jacksonville State
Metheny scores 24 in Liberty's 81-78 victory against Jacksonville State
By The Associated Press
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. (AP) --- Kaden Metheny had 24 points in Liberty's 81-78 win
against Jacksonville State on Saturday.
Metheny shot 8 for 13, including 6 for 11 from beyond the arc for the Flames
(24-5, 16-2 Conference USA). Brett Decker Jr. scored 16 points, shooting 5 for
10, including 4 for 8 from beyond the arc. Zach Cleveland had 12 points and
shot 5 of 9 from the field and 2 of 5 from the free-throw line.
Mostapha El Moutaouakkil finished with 21 points and six rebounds for the
Gamecocks (14-15, 9-9). Jacoby Hill added 16 points for Jacksonville State.
Jamar Franklin also had 11 points.
Metheny scored 11 points in the first half and Liberty went into the break
trailing 34-27. Liberty pulled off the victory after a 10-0 second-half run
erased a two-point deficit and gave them the lead at 73-65 with 2:34 remaining
in the half. Metheny scored 13 second-half points.
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data
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