Liberty hosts Stetson after McGhee's 28-point performance

Published Feb. 18, 2022 2:42 a.m. ET

Associated Press

Stetson Hatters (11-15, 5-8 ASUN) at Liberty Flames (18-9, 9-3 ASUN)

Lynchburg, Virginia; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Liberty hosts the Stetson Hatters after Darius McGhee scored 28 points in Liberty's 72-69 loss to the North Florida Ospreys.

The Flames have gone 10-1 in home games. Liberty averages 73.1 points and has outscored opponents by 11.2 points per game.

The Hatters are 5-8 against conference opponents. Stetson has a 4-9 record in games decided by 10 or more points.

The teams play for the second time this season in ASUN play. The Flames won the last meeting 75-59 on Jan. 5. Shiloh Robinson scored 16 points points to help lead the Flames to the win.

TOP PERFORMERS: McGhee is shooting 40.8% from beyond the arc with 4.3 made 3-pointers per game for the Flames, while averaging 22.9 points and 3.5 assists. Kyle Rode is shooting 52.6% and averaging 12.5 points over the last 10 games for Liberty.

Stephan D. Swenson is averaging 6.7 points and five assists for the Hatters. Chase Johnston is averaging 15.3 points over the last 10 games for Stetson.

LAST 10 GAMES: Flames: 7-3, averaging 74.3 points, 31.7 rebounds, 15.8 assists, 4.5 steals and 1.5 blocks per game while shooting 47.9% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 65.5 points per game.

Hatters: 4-6, averaging 70.9 points, 32.7 rebounds, 13.8 assists, 5.9 steals and 3.1 blocks per game while shooting 43.4% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 76.5 points.

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