Liberty has started conference play at 9-1 and have won six straight games. The Flames, picked as the preseason favorite to win the ASUN for a fourth time in five years, continue to be in a tie for first place in the conference alongside Kennesaw State.

This week, Liberty plays at Austin Peay and Lipscomb. The Flames are currently 18-5 overall this season.

Here’s a roundup of where the Flames are being projected to play in the NCAA Tournament by several outlets:

  • ESPN’s Joe Lunardi has moved Liberty up to the 12-line and playing 5-seed Illinois in Orlando.
  • Jerry Palm and CBS Sports has the Flames as a 13-seed and facing 4-seed Xavier in Greensboro.
  • Bracketville has the Flames as a 13 seed and playing 4 seed TCU in Orlando.
  • Number Fire has Liberty as a 12-seed currently.
  • Heat Check CBB has Liberty as a 12-seed and playing No. 5 seed Indiana.
  • Sporting News has Liberty as a 12-seed.
  • Blogging the Bracket has the Flames as a 13-seed and playing 4-seed Virginia in Greensboro.
  • BracketMatrix.com currently has the Flames as a 13-seed while being projected into the field by 81 of the 87 bracket projections ranging from a 12 to a 14 seed with an average of 12.65.