Liberty wins 82-70 against Austin Peay

Feb 2, 2023, 11:35 pm

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. -- — Darius McGhee scored 18 points as Liberty beat Austin Peay 82-70 on Thursday night.

McGhee shot 7 for 15 (3 for 9 from 3-point range) and 1 of 3 from the free throw line for the Flames (19-5, 10-1 Atlantic Sun Conference). Shiloh Robinson was 4 of 6 shooting and 7 of 8 from the free throw line to add 16 points. Blake Preston finished 6 of 8 from the floor to finish with 12 points, while adding six rebounds. It was the seventh victory in a row for the Flames.

Cameron Copeland led the way for the Governors (8-16, 2-9) with 19 points, Drew Calderon scored 16 points and Carlos Paez 12 in their seventh consecutive loss.

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These two teams both play Saturday. Liberty visits Lipscomb while Austin Peay hosts Queens.

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