Rode scores 19, Liberty takes down Sam Houston 82-66

LYNCHBURG, Va. (AP) — Kyle Rode's 19 points helped Liberty defeat Sam Houston 82-66 on Saturday night.

Rode added eight rebounds for the Flames (13-7, 2-3 Conference USA). Kaden Metheny scored 17 points while shooting 5 for 8 (4 for 5 from 3-point range) and 3 of 4 from the free throw line. Zach Cleveland had 14 points and shot 5 of 8 from the field and 4 for 6 from the line.

Lamar Wilkerson led the Bearkats (10-9, 3-1) in scoring, finishing with 23 points and six rebounds. Davon Barnes added 19 points for Sam Houston. In addition, Cameron Huefner had nine points.

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