Liberty plays their first game of 3 in Texas as part of the Legends Classic tonight against the UC Irvine Anteaters (2-1). What you need to know about the Anteaters:
- Yes, they are the Anteaters
- 2-1 on the season with wins over Nevada and Pacifica, and an Overtime loss to UCLA
- Senior Guard Daman Starring is leading the Anteaters in points (17.0), rebounds (8.5), and assists (4.0)
- This will be the first meeting between the two schools
- Senior Guard Michael Wilder is the top returning scorer from a season ago and is averaging 15.7 points per game this season
- UC Irvine Head Coach Russell Turner is a Roanoke native and Hampden-Sydney alum
- Predicted to finish 3rd in 10 team Big West