Liberty (15-10, 10-2) hits the road for a brief 1 game road trip. The Flames take on Gardner-Webb (14-11, 7-5) with tip-off scheduled for 7pm.
1. The Runnin’ Bulldogs have won 3 straight.
They’ve beaten Charleston Southern, Campbell, and Longwood by an average margin of 16 points in those 3 games.
2. Liberty has won 3 straight against Gardner-Webb.
This includes a 65-62 win in Lynchburg earlier this season.
3. The Flames are looking for a program record 7th consecutive road win.
Liberty has won its first 6 Big South road contests, and with a win against Gardner-Webb will set the program record for consecutive road wins. The Flames also won 6 straight on the road in 1993.
4. Coach McKay is 5-1 all-time against the Runnin’ Bulldogs.
The Flames are 4-5 all-time when facing Gardner-Webb on the road.
5. LaQuincy Rideau leads Gardner-Webb in points and assists.
He was held below his season averages in both categories in the team’s first meeting while also committing 5 turnovers.
6. Tyrell Nelson leads the team in rebounds and field goal percentage.
He led the team with 22 points against Liberty back in January.
7. KenPom gives the Flames a 38% chance at the win.
KenPom’s projected score is Gardner-Webb 68, Liberty 65.
