Gameday Preview: vs Liberty (9–18,5–8)
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The talented John Caleb Sanders…[/caption]
Where: Historic Willett Hall
When: Tuesday February 19, 7PM
TV: MASN2/ESPN3
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Last time we checked in on Liberty they smashed Longwood 74–47 at the Vines Center in Lynchburg. It was a game with very little fire from the Lancers and maybe their worst performance of the year. Maybe things will be a little different this time around with Longwood winning two out of their last three games.
Since the January meeting in Lynchburg, Liberty has established a pattern of losing, winning, losing, winning…well you get the point. After losing to High Point Saturday night, the Flames are due for a win if they wish to continue their pattern. Liberty still has an outside shot of grabbing the two seed in the North Division so its up to Longwood to play spoiler.
Liberty was a team without an identity earlier this year, but the Flames have established a nice little scoring trio in John Caleb Sanders, Tavares Speaks, and Davon Marshall. The trio is now averaging over 37 points per game.
Hopefully the 460 rivalry along with Senior Night (congrats Stephen Shockley) will help continue a great atmosphere in Willett Hall. With a win and a good performance Longwood may gain some momentum at the most important junction of the season. Mike Gillian will look to ride the hot hands of Michael Kessens, TT Carey, and Lucas Woodhouse to keep the momentum going in the season finale at Willett.
Remember…LIBERTY HAS NEVER WON IN WILLETT HALL! Keep the streak going!
