Liberty (2-1) heads to Ohio to face Miami Ohio (1-1). Tip is scheduled for 3:30. Here’s what you need to know about the Red Hawks:
1. John Cooper is in his 3rd season with Miami.
He was one of the finalists for the Liberty job in 2007 when the Flames eventually hired Ritchie McKay. Cooper is 23-41 with the Red Hawks, and was 43-52 at Tennessee State in 3 seasons before taking over at Miami.
2. Eric Washington transferred to Miami (OH) from Presbyterian.
In 2 games this season, Washington is averaging 12.5 points, 7.5 assists, and 4 rebounds per game. In his only season at PC, Washington averaged 8.5 points, 6.5 assists, and 2.8 rebounds.
3. The Red Hawks beat Southern Utah 76-63, in their season opener.
Miami shot 50% from 3 (9-18) and 51% from the field, and had 4 starters reach double figures.
4. On Wednesday, Miami was defeated by Evansville, 69-50.
The Red Hawks struggled shooting in this game, 39% from the field, and 23% from 3 (3-13). LJ Livingston and Geovonie McKnight were the only players to reach double figures for Miami.
5. Will Sullivan leads the Red Hawks in scoring through the first 2 games.
The 6’3″ senior guard is averaging 15 points per game and shooting 62.5% from the field and 64% from 3-point range. He led the way against Southern Utah with 21 points on 6-8 shooting from 3.
6. Miami starts 4 guards and 1 center.
Willie Moore is their leading rebounder as the 6’3″ guard is averaging 5.5 boards thus far.
7. The Red Hawks were picked to finish last in the MAC East Division.
Akron is predicted to win the East Division while Toledo was picked to win the West Division.
