Liberty (6-18, 0-11) is at Presbyterian (7-17, 3-8) Friday night at 7pm. Here’s what you need to know about the Blue Hose:
1. Presby beat Liberty, 62-58, in Lynchburg on January 3rd.
The Blue Hose are looking to win 2 games against the Flames in the same season for the first time since 1978-79.
2. DeSean Murray led PC in the win over Liberty with 16 points, 11 rebounds, 4 blocks and 3 steals.
It was Murray’s first time playing since the 2nd game of the season after being injured.
3. Murray has been on a tear since the Liberty game.
The 6’5″ freshman is averaging 16 points and 7.4 rebounds on the season. He should be a virtual lock to win Big South Freshman of the Year if he keeps his current pace.
4. Liberty and Presbyterian are the worst 2 teams in the Big South in terms of scoring offense.
The Flames rank 10th with 62.1 points per game while the Blue Hose rank last scoring 61.8 points per game.
5. Jordan Downing leads PC in scoring at 17.3 points per game.
He was held to just 14 points in the first meeting this season against the Flames.
6. With a loss to the Blue Hose, the Flames will set a new school record for most consecutive Big South losses with 14.
That streak dates back to last season and includes Big South Tournament games. Not including Tournament games, the school record for consecutive Big South losses is 13. A loss to PC tonight would tie that record.
7. If Liberty is going to win another game this season, this is one of their best chances.
KenPom gives the Flames a 32% chance of winning the game, the 2nd highest percentage of games remaining. TeamRankings gives LU a 44% chance of winning the game, the 3rd highest percentage of games remaining.
