Liberty defeats Jacksonville State 79-55

JACKSONVILLE, Ala. (AP) — Darius McGhee scored 27 points as Liberty beat Jacksonville State 79-55 on Saturday night.

McGhee shot 7 for 13 (5 for 10 from 3-point range) and 8 of 8 from the free throw line for the Flames (22-7, 13-3 Atlantic Sun Conference). Colin Porter scored 12 points while going 4 of 7 and 3 of 3 from the free throw line. Joseph Venzant finished 5 of 5 from the floor to finish with 10 points.

The Gamecocks (11-18, 4-12) were led by Demaree King, who recorded nine points. Clarence Jackson added nine points for Jacksonville State. Marcellus Brigham Jr. also had eight points.

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Both teams next play Wednesday. Liberty visits Queens while Jacksonville State visits Central Arkansas.

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