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Purdie, Placekicker Reeves Lead Liberty Rally Past New Mexico State 30-14
Deshawan Purdie threw for 252 yards and a touchdown, and Kam Davis ran for a score as Liberty won its eighth straight game.
On Saturday, Nov. 7, Liberty defeated New Mexico State 30-14 at Aggie Memorial Stadium, improving to 8-1 overall and 5-0 in Conference USA play.
The Aggies initially took a 7-0 lead on a 24-yard touchdown pass from Trey Hedden to AJ Williams III. Liberty responded with 16 unanswered points, including three Chase Reeves field goals, to lead 16-7 at halftime.
Liberty quarterback Deshawan Purdie threw for 252 yards and a touchdown, while Kam Davis added 63 rushing yards. New Mexico State's Trey Hedden countered with 256 passing yards and AJ Williams finished with 150 receiving yards on eight catches.
New Mexico State narrowed the deficit to 16-14 in the fourth quarter on a five-yard touchdown catch by Williams. Liberty sealed the victory with late scoring drives from Kam Davis and Peyton Jones to finalize the 30-14 result.
Liberty returns home to face Middle Tennessee State on Saturday, Nov. 14, while New Mexico State travels to Missouri State the same day. Both teams continue Conference USA play following Saturday's result.