The Flames look to extend their win streak to 7, this afternoon in Farmville against Longwood. Here’s what you need to know about the game:
1. Liberty defeated Longwood, 55-53, at the Vines Center on January 19th.
The game was decided in the final moments, in a bit of controversy, as the Lancers missed the would be tying shot at the buzzer.
2. Since then, the Lancers have gone 2-4 with their only wins coming against Campbell and Charleston Southern.
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The win over Longwood was the Flames’ first of their current 6 game win streak.
3. Lotanna Nwogbo was named Big South Player of the Week this past Monday.
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He averaged 17.5 points, 12 rebounds, 2 blocks, and shot 79% from the floor in Longwood’s wins over Campbell and Charleston Southern. Nwogbo had 14 points and 10 rebounds against the Flames in January.
4. Tra’vaughn White has scored in double figures in 9 straight games.
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During the 9 game stretch, White has averaged 19.1 points per game, including an 18 point outing against the Flames. During this stretch, he has increased his season scoring average from 8.8 points per game to 13.7. White also leads the Big South in minutes played in conference games, averaging 35.3 minutes per game.
5. Kanayo Obi-Rapu is 3rd on the team in scoring, averaging 12.7 points per game.
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The Flames held him to 0 points on January 19th.
6. Liberty has never won at Willett Hall.
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The Flames are 0-14 all-time at the home of the Lancers.
7. Coach McKay is 3-1 all-time against the Lancers.
Longwood has dominated the all-time series though, with a 21-11 record against the Flames.
