Liberty (10-9, 5-1) returns to action Thursday night as they play host to Gardner-Webb (10-9, 3-3). Tip-off is scheduled for 7pm.
1. The Runnin’ Bulldogs are coming off a win at Longwood on Saturday.
They knocked off the Lancers, 85-79, to even their Big South record at 3-3.
2. Gardner-Webb is 2-1 away from home in Big South play.
In addition to their win over Longwood, the Runnin’ Bulldogs also beat Radford, 70-59. Their lone loss came in overtime at UNC Asheville, 90-85.
3. Tim Craft’s squad ranks dead last in the country in free throw percentage.
They are shooting 56.4% from the charity stripe. Meanwhile, they lead the Big South in field goal percentage, shooting 47.8% from the field.
4. LaQuincy Rideau and Tyrell Nelson lead Gardner-Webb in scoring and rebounding.
Rideau and Nelson are two of 4 scorers which average double figures for the Runnin’ Bulldogs.
5. Rideau leads the Runnin’ Bulldogs in scoring, assists, and steals.
The 6’1″ sophomore guard is also 2nd in rebounds.
6. The Flames won the two meetings against Gardner-Webb a season ago.
Liberty won both games by an average of 9.5 points.
7. Ritchie McKay is 4-1 all-time against Gardner-Webb.
McKay is 2-0 against the Runnin’ Bulldogs at the Vines Center while Liberty is 5-1 all-time at the Vines Center against Gardner-Webb.
