Middle Tennessee secures 69-61 victory against Liberty

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) — Elias King had 19 points in Middle Tennessee's 69-61 win against Liberty on Tuesday night.

King went 7 of 17 from the field (3 for 10 from 3-point range) for the Blue Raiders (13-17, 7-8 Conference USA). Jalen Jordan scored 17 points, going 4 of 9 from the floor, including 4 for 7 from 3-point range, and 5 for 5 from the line. Jared Jones shot 5 of 8 from the field and 3 for 3 from the line to finish with 15 points, while adding 10 rebounds.

Zach Cleveland led the way for the Flames (17-13, 6-9) with 17 points. Kyle Rode added 12 points and 13 rebounds for Liberty. Brody Peebles also had 10 points.

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